August 2, 2027 · Morocco
Tangier: 2027 solar eclipse
About 4m 51s of totality — Morocco's northern gateway, where the shadow crosses from Europe into Africa in late morning.
Eclipse type
Total
Central phase
4m 51s
Maximum (local)
09:47 GMT+1
Coordinates
35.7595°N, 5.8340°W
Local circumstances
Tangier is where the 2027 path fully commits to Africa: about 4 minutes 51 seconds of totality as the umbra sweeps the Strait. The city's white medina and Atlantic terraces face Spain across a few kilometres of water — a rare place to watch Europe and Africa share the same darkening sky. August mornings here are usually bright; still, sea mist can hug the coast, so a slightly inland rooftop or hill often beats the waterfront. Certified eclipse glasses are essential for every partial phase before and after the long minutes of totality.
Viewing safety
Use ISO 12312-2 certified solar viewers for every partial phase. Only during totality (when the Moon fully covers the Sun) is it safe to look without a filter, and only if you are inside the path.
Eclipse safety & standardsCertified eclipse glasses for this path
ISO 12312-2 solar viewers for families, schools, and trip groups. Inspect filters before eclipse day.