Eclipse time in Bristol42% covered
Total Solar Eclipse in Bristol August 2, 2027 reaches maximum over Bristol at Aug 2, 9:57 AM GMT+1 . The city sees a partial eclipse with the Sun 39° above the horizon at azimuth 112°.
LOCAL MAXIMUM Aug 2, 9:57 AM GMT+1
TYPE PARTIAL
COVERED 42%
MAG 0.52
SUN ALT 39°
Partial begins Aug 2, 9:01 AM GMT+1
Partial ends Aug 2, 10:56 AM GMT+1
UTC check: maximum 08:57 UTC. Computed from Besselian elements at the city coordinate; confirm exact local circumstances before travel.
What Bristol sees
Maximum eclipse Aug 2, 9:57 AM GMT+1 — 42% of the Sun covered, magnitude 0.52.
Viewing geometry The Sun is about 39° above the horizon at azimuth 112° at maximum. The city coordinate is roughly 1747 km from the computed centerline.
Totality Bristol 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 Bristol 65 km (41 mi) · Dark-Sky Reserve Cranborne Chase
View → 75 km (47 mi) · Dark-Sky Park Brecon Beacons Dark Sky Reserve
View → 81 km (50 mi) · Dark-Sky Park Exmoor Dark Sky Reserve
View → Dark-sky stays near Bristol ~1 hr 14 min drive · Bortle 4 Whitey Top Lodges
View stay → ~1 hr 39 min drive · Bortle 4 The Poltimore Inn
View stay → ~1 hr 49 min drive · Bortle 3 Llanerchindda Farm
View stay → Next steps Keep planning the eclipse from Bristol. 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 Bristol: FAQ
When is maximum? Aug 2, 9:57 AM GMT+1
How much of the Sun is covered? 42% 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.