2027 total solar eclipse at Europa Point Lighthouse
Use the lighthouse as a reference point for comparing southern Gibraltar with locations across the Strait. The eclipse calculation applies at the marked coordinates; it does not confirm access to the lighthouse or surrounding grounds. Compare local solar altitude and nearby transport before deciding where to stand.
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Historical eclipse-season weather
2016–2025 · 26 July – 9 August · 150 daily observations.
12.2% average daily cloud; 6.7% median. 84% of sampled days had mean cloud cover at or below 20%.
Daily mean temperature 24.0°C. Days with at least 1 mm rain: 0.0%.
Regional NASA POWER satellite/reanalysis statistics, not an eclipse-hour forecast. Nearby places may share a grid. Retrieved 2026-09-13.
NASA POWER methodology ↗Airports and accommodation
Use these airport references to plan arrival, then confirm flights and transfers separately. How airport suggestions are ranked · Eclipse travel planning guide.
Practical nearby passenger airports, with preference for the same country; distances are straight-line:
- Gibraltar Airport (GIB) · Gibraltar · 5 km. Major airport.
- Sania Ramel Airport (TTU) · Morocco · 57 km. Major airport.
- Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG) · Morocco · 67 km. Major airport.
Verify airline schedules, border access and the actual road route before booking.
Find accommodation for 1–3 August 2027 ↗Availability is checked on the travel provider’s site. No prices or booking availability are claimed here.
Nearby places of interest and alternative locations
Compare these catalogue points for an itinerary or a different observing position. Distances are straight-line and access is unconfirmed.
- Rock of Gibraltar · 4m 27s totality · 4 km away
- Tarifa · 4m 39s totality · 26 km away
- Baelo Claudia · 4m 30s totality · 39 km away
- Tangier · 4m 50s totality · 56 km away
- Cape Spartel · 4m 49s totality · 63 km away
- Cádiz · 2m 54s totality · 97 km away
Sources & method: eclipse calculations, weather and catalogue limitations