What the 2027 eclipse looks like in Cádiz
Cádiz is a strong southern Spain totality location with a reference coordinate well inside the path. It is especially useful for travellers who want a Spanish coastal base without staying near the northern edge of totality.
Cádiz has established visitor infrastructure and provides a useful contrast with the Strait-focused options around Tarifa and Gibraltar.
Cádiz eclipse times and circumstances
The table below uses the published reference coordinate, not a city-wide average. Times are shown in UTC so the underlying calculation stays unambiguous. Convert the UTC times to the observing location’s local timezone before the event; the underlying astronomical calculation stays the same.
| Eclipse type | total |
|---|---|
| Obscuration at maximum | 100.0% |
| Partial eclipse begins | 07:40:39 UTC |
| Totality begins | 08:45:17 UTC |
| Maximum eclipse | 08:46:44 UTC |
| Totality ends | 08:48:11 UTC |
| Partial eclipse ends | 09:59:25 UTC |
| Totality duration | 2m 54s |
| Sun altitude at maximum | 37.4° |
| Sun azimuth at maximum | 95.1° |
| Distance from modelled centerline | 94.5 km |
Historical August climate around Cádiz
Historical climate helps compare destinations before a useful eclipse-day forecast exists. Eclipse Wayfinder uses the same August 2001–2025 NASA POWER climatology period for every published location, so the comparison window stays consistent.
Cádiz historical climate snapshot
The solar clarity proxy compares all-sky surface solar energy with the modeled clear-sky value for the same NASA POWER grid. It is a long-term planning indicator, not the probability of a cloud-free eclipse.
| Solar clarity proxy | 95.1% |
|---|---|
| All-sky solar energy | 6.93 kWh/m²/day |
| Clear-sky solar energy | 7.29 kWh/m²/day |
| August mean temperature | 25.3°C |
| August mean relative humidity | 64% |
Cádiz climate planning scores
NASA POWER August 2001–2025. Scores are planning proxies, not an eclipse-day forecast.
Should you stay in Cádiz or move?
Its peninsular setting can reduce last-minute relocation directions compared with a more central road network. That matters if live weather later favors another part of the path.
Check your exact hotel or observing-site coordinate, then compare Cádiz with Tarifa and Gibraltar. Keep weather flexibility separate from pure duration.
The reference coordinate is about 94.5 km from the modelled centerline. Path depth matters because totality duration generally grows as you move away from an edge and toward the center, although the best real-world site can still depend on weather and access.
What to compare before choosing an observing site
For Cádiz, useful comparison targets include Tarifa, Gibraltar, Málaga. Compare the exact eclipse duration, Sun altitude, path margin, structural access, lodging depth and historical climate when available. Keep live road conditions, border rules and weather forecasts separate because they can change.
- Totality duration: how long the Sun is completely covered at the exact coordinate.
- Path margin: how far the location sits from the approximate edge of totality.
- Sun geometry: altitude and azimuth at maximum eclipse, useful for local horizon planning.
- Relocation flexibility: whether you can move if a later cloud forecast favors another part of the path.
- Local obstructions: buildings, terrain and trees are site-level issues and are not captured by the city reference coordinate.
How accurate are these Cádiz eclipse calculations?
Eclipse Wayfinder calculates local circumstances with Astronomy Engine and validates the event geometry against NASA eclipse references. The city coordinate is visible because a single “Cádiz time” can hide meaningful differences across a metropolitan area. Near the path edge, lunar mountains can also shift the true totality limit by kilometres, so the site does not recommend observing directly on a mathematical boundary.
Read the calculation methodology and data sources for the model, validation and climate rules.
Common planning questions
Is Cádiz in totality in 2027?
Yes at the Cádiz reference coordinate.
How does Cádiz compare with Tarifa?
Both are inside totality. Tarifa is closer to the Strait and may offer a different duration/path-margin trade-off, while Cádiz has its own access and accommodation advantages.
Can I rely on one eclipse time for Cádiz province?
No. Use the exact latitude and longitude of the observing site.
Should I choose Cádiz based on duration alone?
No. Compare duration with historical sky conditions, access and relocation options.
Authoritative planning sources
Use Eclipse Wayfinder for location comparison, then check the underlying references. NASA publishes the August 2, 2027 path data, while the American Astronomical Society maintains practical eclipse eye-safety guidance.