| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in Hersonissos, Crete |
| Begins: | Mon, 2 Aug 2027, 11:19 |
| Maximum: | Mon, 2 Aug 2027, 12:38 0.877 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Mon, 2 Aug 2027, 13:57 |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 38 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. |
2 August 2027 — Total Solar Eclipse — Hersonissos
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Hersonissos. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (EEST) for Hersonissos.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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* 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 0 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 Hersonissos, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covers a large portion of the Sun, so this is a spectacular sight.
Where to See the Eclipse
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Solar Eclipse Live Show
We are streaming the partial solar eclipse on Sep 21/22 LIVE!
Cloud Coverage (2 Aug)
In the past, this day was cloudy 6% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Hersonissos
| Eclipse Visibility From Hersonissos | Visibility Worldwide | ||
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28 Aug 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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20–21 Feb 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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2 Aug 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |
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12 Jan 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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6 Jul 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Note: Click on the date link for details in Hersonissos, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |