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UM6P Citizen Science Initiative

Morocco Eclipse 2027

Introducing the total solar eclipse crossing Northern Morocco on August 2, 2027, and the scientific, educational and citizen-science effort around it.

Project overview

A rare astronomical event, connected to education and research.

On August 2, 2027, the Moon's shadow will cross Northern Morocco during one of the most remarkable total solar eclipses of the century.

The Morocco Eclipse 2027 initiative connects UM6P, IAC, citizen scientists, schools and local communities around safe public observation, outreach and solar-science data collection.

For CPSE, the project is a strong example of how physical sciences, instrumentation, data and public engagement can meet around a national scientific moment.

2027Total solar eclipse crossing Northern Morocco
09:44Totality begins in WEST local time
4m 56sExpected maximum totality window
10+Observation stations targeted by the project

What the project includes

Science, outreach and citizen participation.

01

Citizen Science Network

Trained volunteers and observation stations are planned along the eclipse path to support coordinated data collection.

02

UM6P SpaceBus

A mobile outreach effort brings eclipse science, safe observation and astronomy workshops to schools and communities.

03

Data & Science

The project aims to document the solar corona through coordinated observations and an open scientific archive.

Solar observation safety

Never look directly at the Sun without proper solar filters. Safe viewing requires certified eclipse glasses or approved solar-viewing equipment, except during the precise moments of totality when the Sun is fully covered.

Eclipse day timing

Key phases on August 2, 2027.

Partial eclipse begins

The Moon starts crossing the solar disc. Eye protection is required.

Totality begins

The Sun is fully covered and the solar corona becomes visible.

Totality ends

Solar filters are needed again as soon as the bright Sun returns.

Partial eclipse ends

The local eclipse event concludes.

CPSE contributors

People from our college involved in the project.

YM Project lead

Dr. Youssef Moulane

Leading CPSE participation and coordination for the Morocco Eclipse 2027 initiative.

YT Participant

Prof. Yahya Tayalati

Contributing to the project as a CPSE participant.

IB Participant

Ismail Bekkaoui

Participating as a PhD student in the project activities and outreach effort.

Official project

Learn more about Morocco Eclipse 2027.

For registration, updates, observation points, donation details, resources and the full project team, visit the official Morocco Eclipse 2027 website.