Solar eclipse in Nice, 2 August 2027
Nice is outside the path of totality: at 11:05 local time the Moon will cover 70% of the Sun. The edge of the path of totality is about 822 km away.
What the Sun will look like
At 11:05: the Moon covers 70 % of the Sun’s disc.
Top of the picture = towards the zenith. The Sun stands 49° above the horizon, azimuth 117° (90° = east). Never look without eclipse glasses outside totality.
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Eclipse times in Nice
| Local time (CEST) | |
|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:58:00 |
| Maximum eclipse | 11:05:26 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:16:50 |
| Sun covered | 70% |
| Magnitude | 0.752 |
| Sun altitude at maximum | 49° |
Data updated 17 October 2026. Local time (Europe/Paris). Computed for 43.703° N, 7.266° E at 25 m from NASA Besselian elements (ΔT = 71.7 s). The lunar limb profile can shift contact times by 1–3 s.
Chance of a clear sky
In satellite records for 2001–2025, at the eclipse hour on 26 July – 9 August the sky over this area (a 1° cell) was clear or mostly clear (cloud cover below 25%) on 69% of days. Average cloud cover: 23%.
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Questions about the eclipse in Nice
Is Nice in the path of totality?
No. Nice sees a partial eclipse with 70% of the Sun covered. The nearest edge of the path of totality is about 822 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Nice?
The partial eclipse begins at 09:58, reaches its maximum at 11:05 and ends at 12:16 local time on Monday, 2 August 2027.
How long does totality last in Nice?
There is no totality in Nice. The whole eclipse, from first to last contact, lasts 138 min 50 s.
Will the sky be clear in Nice on 2 August?
Nobody can forecast that months ahead. In 2001–2025 records the sky at the eclipse hour was clear or mostly clear on 69% of days in late July and early August.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Nice?
Yes, for the whole eclipse. Since the Sun is never fully covered here, never look at it without ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses.