Partial Solar Eclipse · 2 August 2027

Solar Eclipse in Ireland

On 2 August 2027, a partial solar eclipse crosses Ireland.

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Partial

Eclipse type

33.0%

Max obscuration

—

Max duration

20

Cities tracked

Where to watch

Visibility Map

Ireland will see a partial solar eclipse. Click anywhere on the map to see the occultation percentage at that location.

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Normal sky before eclipse

Sky during total solar eclipse

During eclipse

Normal sky

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What you'll experience

Sky Simulation

Drag the slider to compare the sky before and during totality. At peak, stars appear at midday and the horizon glows in all directions.

≈ Dusk

Sky darkness

−4°C

Temp. drop

2,900 km/h

Moon speed

🌑 Simulated at totality peak

See every detail of the eclipse

Solar eclipse glasses — protect your eyesLooking at the sun without protection causes permanent damage in seconds. These ISO 12312-2 certified glasses block 99.99 % of sunlight so you can watch every phase safely — no squinting, no risk.↗Camera solar filters — shoot the eclipseAn unfiltered lens aimed at the sun will ruin your sensor in moments. Clip on one of these ND100000 filters and capture razor-sharp shots of totality, Baily's beads, and the diamond ring — on any DSLR or mirrorless camera.↗Solar binoculars — two eyes on the coronaBinoculars give a wider, more immersive view than a telescope — perfect for watching the shadow race toward you. These are purpose-built for solar use with integrated filters, so you can hand them to anyone without worrying.↗Solar telescopes — built for the sunA dedicated solar scope with a Herschel wedge or etalon filter shows you structures no ordinary telescope can reveal — prominences, granulation, chromosphere. If you want to be the most prepared person at the viewing site, this is it.↗

By location

Cities in Ireland

Maximum obscuration and peak contact time per city.

Ballincollig33%

Cluain Meala31%

Droichead Nua28%

Dún Laoghaire28%

South Dublin28%

Worldwide

Other Countries

Saudi ArabiaTOTAL

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EgyptTOTAL

North Macedonia69%

Western Sahara69%

MV67%

Seychelles66%

UAE60%

LK43%

United Kingdom41%

ID25%

CAR22%

Turkmenistan19%

Burkina Faso15%

MY10%

Guinea-Bissau9%

SG7%

Côte d'Ivoire4%

Frequently asked questions

When is the solar eclipse in Ireland?: On 2 August 2027, Ireland will experience a partial solar eclipse with a maximum occultation of 33.0%.
Will Ireland be in the path of totality?: No. Ireland will see a partial solar eclipse on 2 August 2027, with up to 33.0% of the sun covered.
Which cities in Ireland will see the best eclipse?: The cities in Ireland with the highest eclipse coverage are: Carrigaline (33.0%), Douglas (32.7%), Ballincollig (32.6%), Cork (32.6%).

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