| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in Cardiff, Wales |
| Begins: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 9:01 am |
| Maximum: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 9:57 am 0.521 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 10:56 am |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 55 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
August 2, 2027 — Total Solar Eclipse — Cardiff
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Cardiff. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (BST) for Cardiff.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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09:01:43 Mon, Aug 2 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 99° | 29.7° | |
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09:57:36 Mon, Aug 2 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 111° | 38.1° | |
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10:56:26 Mon, Aug 2 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. | 127° | 46.1° |
* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 69.8 seconds.
Timings for other events are approximate—they are included here as a rough guide to features that might be observable. The icons show the position of the Moon against the Sun at each stage.
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The total phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Cardiff, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse.
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Cloud Coverage (Aug 2)
In the past, this day was cloudy 80% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Cardiff
| Eclipse Visibility From Cardiff | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20–21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 2, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Cardiff, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. | |||