Eclipse time in Basel55% covered
Total Solar Eclipse in Basel August 2, 2027 reaches maximum over Basel at Aug 2, 11:06 AM GMT+2 . The city sees a partial eclipse with the Sun 47° above the horizon at azimuth 121°.
LOCAL MAXIMUM Aug 2, 11:06 AM GMT+2
TYPE PARTIAL
COVERED 55%
MAG 0.63
SUN ALT 47°
Partial begins Aug 2, 10:03 AM GMT+2
Partial ends Aug 2, 12:12 PM GMT+2
UTC check: maximum 09:06 UTC. Computed from Besselian elements at the city coordinate; confirm exact local circumstances before travel.
What Basel sees
Maximum eclipse Aug 2, 11:06 AM GMT+2 — 55% of the Sun covered, magnitude 0.63.
Viewing geometry The Sun is about 47° above the horizon at azimuth 121° at maximum. The city coordinate is roughly 1372 km from the computed centerline.
Totality Basel is outside totality. Travel inside the path for the corona and full daylight darkness. Safety & source notes Local timing is useful for planning, but safe viewing rules still matter more than the clock.
Path and city marker
Eclipse geometry Loading path geometry Centerline Band of totality City coordinate
The map shows Stella’s computed path plus the city coordinate used for the local timing above. Terrain, buildings, clouds, and your exact address can change the practical view.
See it from your location Your eclipse type, peak coverage, and contact times — in your local time.
Use my location Dark-sky places near Basel 89 km (55 mi) · Dark-Sky Park Gantrisch Dark Sky Zone, Switzerland
View → 277 km (172 mi) · Dark-Sky Reserve Regional Natural Park of Morvan
View → 333 km (207 mi) · Dark-Sky Reserve Regional Natural Park of Vercors
View → Dark-sky stays near Basel ~1 hr 36 min drive · Bortle 4 Gantrisch Lodge Berghaus Gurnigel
View stay → ~2 hr 34 min drive · Unrated Tignousa Group Accommodation
View stay → ~2 hr 34 min drive · Bortle 3 Observatoire François-Xavier Bagnoud
View stay → Next steps Keep planning the eclipse from Basel. Compare the full path, nearby dark-sky stays, protected places, and the field guide before you commit.
Nearby eclipse city times Local circumstances change fast near the path. Compare nearby city coordinates.
Full eclipse page → Eclipse time in Basel: FAQ
When is maximum? Aug 2, 11:06 AM GMT+2
How much of the Sun is covered? 55% at maximum.
Is this safe to watch without glasses? No. Use certified solar protection except during totality, and only if you are inside the total path.