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Total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Mostaganem

Mostaganem is inside the path of totality. The Sun disappears for 5 min 1 s, starting at 9:52:02 AM local time.

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Mostaganem, Algeria

Total eclipse

5 min 1 s Totality lasts. 28 km from the centre line.

Partial eclipse begins
8:45:05 AM Sun 30° above the horizon
Totality begins
9:52:02 AM Sun 44° above the horizon
Maximum
9:54:32 AM Sun 44° above the horizon
Totality ends
9:57:03 AM Sun 45° above the horizon
Partial eclipse ends
11:10:27 AM Sun 59° above the horizon

Times in Mostaganem, UTC+1

On Monday 2 August 2027, Mostaganem (Algeria) lies in the path of totality, 28 km from the centre line. The Moon takes its first bite out of the Sun at 8:45 AM. Totality begins at 9:52:02 AM, reaches its middle at 9:54:32 AM and ends at 9:57:03 AM: 5 min 1 s of darkness in full daylight. The last trace of the Moon leaves the Sun at 11:10 AM. All times are local time (UTC+1).

At maximum the Sun stands 44° above the horizon, to the east. Look for a spot with a clear view in that direction: a building or a hill is enough to hide a low Sun.

During totality the sky turns to deep twilight, the brightest planets and stars come out, and the Sun’s corona appears around the black disc of the Moon. The temperature drops by a few degrees and the horizon glows orange all around, like a sunset in every direction.

Nearby cities

City Eclipse Duration Sun covered
Oran Total eclipse 5 min 8 s 100%
Tlemcen Total eclipse 3 min 16 s 100%
Oujda Total eclipse 1 min 19 s 100%
Almería Partial eclipse – 99.9%
Algiers Partial eclipse – 99.8%
Melilla Total eclipse 4 min 35 s 100%

Questions and answers

What time is the 2027 solar eclipse in Mostaganem?

The partial phase begins at 8:45 AM, totality runs from 9:52:02 AM to 9:57:03 AM with its maximum at 9:54:32 AM, and the eclipse ends at 11:10 AM (local time (UTC+1)).

How long does totality last in Mostaganem?

5 min 1 s. The duration grows toward the centre line of the path, which passes 28 km from Mostaganem.

Do I need eclipse glasses in Mostaganem?

Yes, for the whole partial phase, before 9:52:02 AM and after 9:57:03 AM. Glasses must carry the ISO 12312-2 mark. You may take them off only during totality, while the Sun is entirely hidden.