Eclipse times
Local time in Chalon-sur-Saône on 2 August 2027 (CEST (UTC+2)).
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:59:39 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 11:03:12 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:10:19 |
What you will see
Chalon-sur-Saône is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 11:03:12 local time, the Moon hides 58.7% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 09:59:39 and ends at 12:10:19, 2 h 11 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 46° above the horizon, towards the south-east, so you want a clear view in that direction from Chalon-sur-Saône.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 58.7% |
| First to last contact | 2 h 11 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 46° |
| Direction of the Sun | south-east |
| Distance to the path of totality | 1,138 km south |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris, CEST (UTC+2) |
| Elevation | 179 m |
| Population | 47,251 |
Times are for the centre of the Sun and are predictions. Mountains on the Moon’s edge can shift contact times and the length of totality by a few seconds, and more near the edge of the path.
Seeing totality
The nearest edge of the path of totality is about 1,138 km south of Chalon-sur-Saône.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is Sidi Moussa, about 1,141 km south, where totality lasts 1 m 02 s.
Totality is shortest at the edges of the path and longest along the centre line, so the further inside you go, the longer it lasts.
Eye safety guide: Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses, except during totality.
Nearby places
- Beaune (partial, 57.7%)
- Saint-Leu (partial, 59%)
- Le Creusot (partial, 58.7%)
- Montceau-les-Mines (partial, 59.3%)
- Autun (partial, 58.2%)
- Mâcon (partial, 60.5%)
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