United Kingdom2 August 2027
2 August 2027 Solar Eclipse in London: Times and Coverage
London is outside the path of totality, but the Moon will cover 41.8% of the Sun. Only inside the path can you see the corona.
41.8%Sun covered at maximum
40°Sun altitude at maximum
5%Clear early-August days
23°CAverage high
Timeline (local time)
- Partial eclipse beginsSun at 32°
- Maximum eclipseSun at 40°
- Partial eclipse endsSun at 48°
Times in Europe/London for the city centre. Totality changes by seconds within a few kilometres.
Path of totality Total eclipse Partial eclipse
Weather odds on eclipse day
Between 2005 and 2025, 5% of days from 26 July to 9 August in London were mostly clear (daytime satellite cloud ≤ 30%). Average cloud amount was 74% and the average high 23°C.
Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2), except during totality itself. Eye safety guide