Cork 🇮🇪 — 40% partial eclipse · 2 Aug 2027
On 2 Aug 2027, Cork sees a 40% partial eclipse, with maximum at 09:53 GMT+1, the Sun 34° above the horizon.
To see totality, the nearest place on our list inside the path is Jerez de la Frontera (1m 20s–1m 35s), about 1,700 km to the south; for a longer view, Gibraltar gets 4m 25s, about 1,770 km to the south.
Local circumstances
CorkFirst contact (C1)
08:59 GMT+1
partial begins
Maximum eclipse
09:53 GMT+1
40% of the Sun covered
Last contact (C4)
10:50 GMT+1
partial ends
Sun altitude at max
34°
azimuth 106°
Questions about Cork
FAQWill Cork see a total eclipse on 2 Aug 2027?
No. Cork sees a 40% partial eclipse, with maximum at 09:53 GMT+1. The nearest totality on our list is at Jerez de la Frontera: 1m 20s–1m 35s, about 1,700 km to the south. For a longer view, Gibraltar gets 4m 25s, about 1,770 km to the south.
What time is the eclipse in Cork?
It begins at 08:59 GMT+1, reaches maximum at 09:53 GMT+1 and ends at 10:50 GMT+1, local time.
How high is the Sun during the eclipse in Cork?
34° above the horizon at maximum, towards the east.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Cork?
Yes, the whole time: a partial eclipse is never safe to look at with the naked eye. Use certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses or a safe projection.
Umbra, totality, contact times and other eclipse words are explained in the eclipse glossary.
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Eye safety
This is a partial eclipse — never look without certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2) or a safe projection. Full guide →
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Times computed byOrbital Radar's eclipse engine · Cork (51.90, -8.47)· last recomputed 23 Oct 2026