Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Switzerland

Switzerland is outside the path of totality. The Moon covers between 54% (Winterthur) and 61% (Geneva) of the Sun. The nearest totality is about 1,085 km from Geneva.

Switzerland

Places in the path of totalityPlaces with a partial eclipse

Places with a partial eclipse

CitySun coveredMaximum (local)Clear sky
Basel55%11:06 CEST25%
Bern57%11:06 CEST26%
Geneva61%11:04 CEST26%
Lausanne59%11:05 CEST26%
Winterthur54%11:07 CEST27%
Zurich55%11:07 CEST27%

Where to stay in the path of totality

Rooms inside the path sell out early. Compare hotels and apartments near Sétif.

Find a place to stay near Sétif

Rent a car to chase clear skies

If clouds threaten, a car lets you drive along the path to a clearer spot on the morning of the eclipse.

Compare car rentals near Sétif

Eclipse glasses

Buy glasses marked ISO 12312-2 from a reputable seller well before the eclipse; fakes appear every time.

Eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2) Solar filter for cameras

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