So the sky will deliver once more in under a year. The next solar eclipse visible from Paris will take place on Monday, August 2, 2027. The event is set to be globally spectacular, as a total eclipse will sweep across southern Spain and several North African nations. The French capital will lie outside the path of totality: here, the Moon will only nibble at the Sun.
A new partial eclipse in August 2027: will it be visible from the Paris region?
It’s not over yet! Following the phenomenon observed on August 12, 2026, a new solar eclipse is set to occur roughly a year later, on August 2, 2027. The question then is: will it also be visible from the Paris region? [Read more]
If you want a front-row view, you won’t need to stay up late. In Paris, the phenomenon will begin around 10:00, reach its peak around 11:01, and then the Sun will gradually regain its roundness until about 12:05. The eclipse’s magnitude will reach nearly 0.60 in the capital.
And the heavens have already mapped out what’s to come. Another partial solar eclipse will make its crescent visible over Paris on January 26, 2028. To witness a total eclipse from the capital, however, you’ll have to wait a few decades: mark your calendar for September 3, 2081.
Moral of the story: don’t stash your eclipse glasses away just yet. If they’re still intact, up to standard, and suitable for solar viewing, they’ve still got some stellar dates ahead. And keep in mind the golden rule: never stare directly at the Sun without proper protection.
A new partial eclipse in August 2027: will it be visible from the Paris region?
