# Total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027

On 2 August 2027, the Moon fully covers the Sun for about 6 minutes 20 seconds in Luxor, around 13:05 local time, and for about 4 minutes 50 seconds in Tangier, around 8:47 local time.

Source : https://sabaro-travel.com/en/events/total-solar-eclipse-2-august-2027/

## Key facts

According to NASA's calculations, the longest totality is 6 minutes 23 seconds, reached in the desert west of the Nile, north-west of Luxor. Luxor lies almost on the centre line, with the Sun high in the sky, about 82° above the horizon.

| Place | Local time | Duration of totality |
|---|---|---|
| Luxor | around 13:05 | about 6 min 20 s |
| Nile cruise between Luxor and Kom Ombo | around 13:05 – 13:08 | about 6 min, depending on the boat's position |
| Marsa Alam | around 13:08 | varies with the exact spot |
| Tangier | around 8:47 | about 4 min 50 s |
| Tetouan, Chefchaouen | around 8:47 | shorter than in Tangier |

Times and durations calculated by Sabaro from NASA's path table, which ignores the profile of the Moon's limb: actual durations may differ by a few seconds. Local time: Egypt on summer time (UTC+3), Morocco on GMT (UTC+0).

## Where to see it

- **Luxor**: the best accessible place, with totality close to the maximum.
- **Nile cruise**: the river is inside the path of totality from Luxor to Kom Ombo. Aswan lies just south of the limit and only sees a partial eclipse.
- **Red Sea**: Marsa Alam is inside the path. Hurghada, El Gouna and Soma Bay are north of the limit and only see a partial eclipse.
- **Northern Morocco**: Tangier, Tetouan and Chefchaouen are inside the path. Fes and Rabat are south of the limit.

## Good to know

- **Protect your eyes**: outside totality, only look at the Sun through glasses meeting ISO 12312-2 (the international standard for solar viewing filters). Remove them during totality only.
- **Heat**: Luxor and the Nile Valley are very hot in August. The eclipse happens in the early afternoon, the hottest time of day: plan for shade and water.
- **Accommodation**: the event draws travellers from all over the world. Eclipse tours are already on sale, and Luxor's hotels and boats are likely to fill up well in advance.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the best city to see the 2027 eclipse?

Luxor, Egypt: totality lasts about 6 minutes 20 seconds, close to NASA's calculated maximum of 6 minutes 23 seconds, with the Sun high in the sky and plenty of tourist facilities.

### Can you see the total eclipse in Aswan?

No. According to NASA's path table, Aswan lies just south of the path of totality, so the eclipse is partial there. On a cruise, totality is visible between Luxor and Kom Ombo.

### Can you see the total eclipse in Morocco?

Yes, in the north of the country: in Tangier, totality lasts about 4 minutes 50 seconds, around 8:47 local time, with the Sun lower than in Egypt.