Edinburgh 🇬🇧 — 27% partial eclipse · 2 Aug 2027
On 2 Aug 2027, Edinburgh sees a 27% partial eclipse, with maximum at 10:00 BST, the Sun 37° above the horizon.
To see totality, the nearest place on our list inside the path is Málaga (1m 40s–1m 55s), about 2,140 km to the south; for a longer view, Gibraltar gets 4m 25s, about 2,210 km to the south.
Local circumstances
EdinburghFirst contact (C1)
09:11 BST
partial begins
Maximum eclipse
10:00 BST
27% of the Sun covered
Last contact (C4)
10:51 BST
partial ends
Sun altitude at max
37°
azimuth 115°
Questions about Edinburgh
FAQWill Edinburgh see a total eclipse on 2 Aug 2027?
No. Edinburgh sees a 27% partial eclipse, with maximum at 10:00 BST. The nearest totality on our list is at Málaga: 1m 40s–1m 55s, about 2,140 km to the south. For a longer view, Gibraltar gets 4m 25s, about 2,210 km to the south.
What time is the eclipse in Edinburgh?
It begins at 09:11 BST, reaches maximum at 10:00 BST and ends at 10:51 BST, local time.
How high is the Sun during the eclipse in Edinburgh?
37° above the horizon at maximum, towards the south-east.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Edinburgh?
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 · Edinburgh (55.95, -3.19)· last recomputed 23 Oct 2026