Eclipse times
Local time in Saint-Genis-Laval on 2 August 2027 (CEST (UTC+2)).
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:58:07 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 11:02:50 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:11:22 |
What you will see
Saint-Genis-Laval is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 11:02:50 local time, the Moon hides 63% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 09:58:07 and ends at 12:11:22, 2 h 13 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 Saint-Genis-Laval.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 63% |
| First to last contact | 2 h 13 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 46° |
| Direction of the Sun | south-east |
| Distance to the path of totality | 1,017 km south |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris, CEST (UTC+2) |
| Elevation | 240 m |
| Population | 20,883 |
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 1,017 km south of Saint-Genis-Laval.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is Boghni, about 1,020 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
- Oullins (partial, 62.9%)
- Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon (partial, 62.9%)
- Saint-Fons (partial, 62.9%)
- Tassin-la-Demi-Lune (partial, 62.8%)
- Vénissieux (partial, 63%)
- Lyon (partial, 62.8%)
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