PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSENaples, ItalyMonday 2 August 2027 · times in CEST (UTC+2)

02 · TIMING

When does it happen?

The whole eclipse runs 2h 27m. All times are local, in CEST.

03 · DIRECTION

Where do I look?

At maximum the Sun stands 56° above the horizon to the south-east — high enough to clear most buildings and trees.

The Sun's height and bearing at maximum, from Naples. The horizon is at 0°.

THE EXPERIENCE

What it will actually be like

A distinct bite is taken out of the Sun, reaching 77.4% at maximum. Daylight barely changes — the eye adapts far too well for that — so this is an eclipse you have to know about to notice. Use a filter; the remaining Sun is as dangerous as an uneclipsed one.

SAFETY

Looking at it without hurting yourself

A certified solar filter stays on for the whole eclipse. The Sun is never completely covered here, and what remains is as dangerous to look at as an uneclipsed Sun. Sunglasses are not a filter.

Sunglasses, smoked glass, exposed film and phone screens are not filters. If you can see anything else through it, it is not dark enough.

How to watch safely, in full

NEXT FROM NAPLES

What else is coming here?

The rest of what the sky over Naples has coming, soonest first.

• 1 June 2030 Saturday morning · Partial 78.5%
• 20 March 2034 Monday morning · Partial 19.7%
• 16 January 2037 Friday morning · Partial 37.9%
• 5 January 2038 Tuesday afternoon · Partial 28.7%
• 2 July 2038 Friday afternoon · Partial 21.3%

Every eclipse visible from Naples