Solar eclipse in San Pawl il-Bahar, 2 August 2027
San Pawl il-Bahar is outside the path of totality: at 11:17 local time the Moon will cover 97% of the Sun. The edge of the path of totality is about 106 km away.
What the Sun will look like
At 11:17: the Moon covers 97 % of the Sun’s disc.
Top of the picture = towards the zenith. The Sun stands 60° above the horizon, azimuth 119° (90° = east). Never look without eclipse glasses outside totality.
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Eclipse times in San Pawl il-Bahar
| Local time (CEST) | |
|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 10:01:34 |
| Maximum eclipse | 11:17:35 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:37:26 |
| Sun covered | 97% |
| Magnitude | 0.967 |
| Sun altitude at maximum | 60° |
Data updated 17 October 2026. Local time (Europe/Malta). Computed for 35.951° N, 14.416° E at 22 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 85% of days. Average cloud cover: 12%.
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Questions about the eclipse in San Pawl il-Bahar
Is San Pawl il-Bahar in the path of totality?
No. San Pawl il-Bahar sees a partial eclipse with 97% of the Sun covered. The nearest edge of the path of totality is about 106 km away.
What time is the eclipse in San Pawl il-Bahar?
The partial eclipse begins at 10:01, reaches its maximum at 11:17 and ends at 12:37 local time on Monday, 2 August 2027.
How long does totality last in San Pawl il-Bahar?
There is no totality in San Pawl il-Bahar. The whole eclipse, from first to last contact, lasts 155 min 51 s.
Will the sky be clear in San Pawl il-Bahar 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 85% of days in late July and early August.
Do I need eclipse glasses in San Pawl il-Bahar?
Yes, for the whole eclipse. Since the Sun is never fully covered here, never look at it without ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses.