Solar Eclipse 2027
Solar Eclipse 2027 in Reykjanesbær, Iceland
Partial August 2, 2027
On August 2, 2027, Reykjanesbær will experience a partial solar eclipse with 5.76% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse occurs at 08:58 local time, with the sun 25° above the E horizon. While totality won't be reached here, the partial eclipse will be clearly visible with certified eclipse glasses. Use Heliora to preview the eclipse from any vantage point — see the sun's exact position, the duration of each phase, and how the sky changes around you. All times computed from a precision astronomical engine.
08:30
Partial begins
08:58
Maximum
09:27
Partial ends
5.76%
Obscuration
Partial
Type
25°
Sun altitude
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the solar eclipse in Reykjanesbær?
- The partial phase begins at 08:30 local time. Maximum eclipse is at 08:58.
- Will the total eclipse be visible from Reykjanesbær?
- From Reykjanesbær the eclipse will be partial, with 5.76% of the sun's disc obscured.
- Do I need special glasses?
- Yes — you always need ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses to safely observe a partial eclipse.
- How high will the sun be during the eclipse in Reykjanesbær?
- The sun will be at 25° altitude at maximum eclipse, toward the E.
- How long is the August 2, 2027 eclipse?
- The partial eclipse lasts about 2-3 hours from first contact to last. Maximum coverage is brief — usually a few minutes around peak.