The eclipse on August 12 has caused quite a stir in Seville, even though it was known that it would not be visible in its entirety in Andalusia. 2027 brings even more exciting news: on August 2 of next year, Andalusia will witness a total solar eclipse that will plunge more than a hundred municipalities into darkness in the middle of the morning.
Unlike this year’s partial eclipse, on August 2, 2027, the Moon will completely cover the Sun’s disk. It will turn to night for several minutes in the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula, in a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.
Where Will the Total Solar Eclipse Be Visible in 2027?
The band where the Sun will be 100% covered will pass through 115 municipalities spread across four provinces in southern Andalusia:
- Most of the province of Málaga will be plunged into darkness, including the city of Málaga, Marbella, Ronda, Antequera, the Axarquía region, and the entire Costa del Sol—spanning up to 58 municipalities.
- Thirty-one municipalities in Cádiz will experience the total eclipse in 2027. Notable among them are Cádiz city, Jerez de la Frontera, Algeciras, Tarifa, and the Sierra de Grazalema.
- The total eclipse will be centered on Granada’s Costa Tropical and its surrounding areas, encompassing municipalities such as Motril, Almuñécar, and Salobreña.
- The path of totality will affect the Poniente region and the capital of Almería, including Roquetas de Mar, El Ejido, and Níjar.
In Seville and the rest of the Andalusian provinces outside this direct path, the Sun will be more than 90% covered, creating a very intense penumbra.
Nearly 3 minutes of darkness in the middle of the day
The event will begin mid-morning, around 10:45 a.m. The duration of total darkness will depend on the location.
For example, in Cádiz, totality will last 2 minutes and 54 seconds; in Málaga, the Sun will be hidden for 1 minute and 48 seconds; and in Ceuta—which will set a record in Spain—total penumbra will last 4 minutes and 48 seconds.
Three eclipses in a year and a half
Andalusia is experiencing a true golden age for astronomy. Following the partial eclipse of 2026 and the total eclipse of August 2027, an annular eclipse (the famous “ring of fire”) will occur on January 26, 2028, visible across nearly the entire region.
As has been reported this summer, it will be essential to have certified solar eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2 standard) to safely enjoy this spectacular event in Andalusia.
