Total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027
Luxor, the Nile Valley, the southern Red Sea and northern Morocco
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.
Dates
- 2 August 2027
Source: NASA, Fred Espenak (tableau de la bande de totalité) — accessed 13 October 2026
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.