Eclipse time in Bucharest51% covered
Total Solar Eclipse in Bucharest August 2, 2027 reaches maximum over Bucharest at Aug 2, 12:32 PM GMT+3 . The city sees a partial eclipse with the Sun 61° above the horizon at azimuth 155°.
LOCAL MAXIMUM Aug 2, 12:32 PM GMT+3
TYPE PARTIAL
COVERED 51%
MAG 0.60
SUN ALT 61°
Partial begins Aug 2, 11:24 AM GMT+3
Partial ends Aug 2, 1:40 PM GMT+3
UTC check: maximum 09:32 UTC. Computed from Besselian elements at the city coordinate; confirm exact local circumstances before travel.
What Bucharest sees
Maximum eclipse Aug 2, 12:32 PM GMT+3 — 51% of the Sun covered, magnitude 0.60.
Viewing geometry The Sun is about 61° above the horizon at azimuth 155° at maximum. The city coordinate is roughly 1464 km from the computed centerline.
Totality Bucharest 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 stays near Bucharest ~2 hr 47 min drive · Bortle 3 Zabola Estate
View stay → ~5 hr 36 min drive · Bortle 2 Rozhen Observatory
View stay → ~5 hr 43 min drive · Bortle 3 Grand Hotel Murgavets + Rozhen Observatory
View stay → Next steps Keep planning the eclipse from Bucharest. 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 Bucharest: FAQ
When is maximum? Aug 2, 12:32 PM GMT+3
How much of the Sun is covered? 51% 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.