Eclipse time in Belfast32% covered
Total Solar Eclipse in Belfast August 2, 2027 reaches maximum over Belfast at Aug 2, 9:57 AM GMT+1 . The city sees a partial eclipse with the Sun 35° above the horizon at azimuth 111°.
LOCAL MAXIMUM Aug 2, 9:57 AM GMT+1
TYPE PARTIAL
COVERED 32%
MAG 0.42
SUN ALT 35°
Partial begins Aug 2, 9:06 AM GMT+1
Partial ends Aug 2, 10:50 AM GMT+1
UTC check: maximum 08:57 UTC. Computed from Besselian elements at the city coordinate; confirm exact local circumstances before travel.
What Belfast sees
Maximum eclipse Aug 2, 9:57 AM GMT+1 — 32% of the Sun covered, magnitude 0.42.
Viewing geometry The Sun is about 35° above the horizon at azimuth 111° at maximum. The city coordinate is roughly 2101 km from the computed centerline.
Totality Belfast 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 Belfast 65 km (40 mi) · Dark-Sky Park OM Dark Sky Park & Observatory
View → 110 km (68 mi) · Dark-Sky Park Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park
View → 118 km (73 mi) · Dark-Sky Park Galloway Forest Park
View → Dark-sky stays near Belfast ~1 hr 7 min drive · Bortle 3 OM Dark Sky Park lodging cluster
View stay → ~1 hr 51 min drive · Bortle 2 The Dark Sky Dome
View stay → ~1 hr 53 min drive · Bortle 3 Galloway Forest Cottages
View stay → Next steps Keep planning the eclipse from Belfast. 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 Belfast: FAQ
When is maximum? Aug 2, 9:57 AM GMT+1
How much of the Sun is covered? 32% 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.