Total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Cairo
In Cairo, Egypt, the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 will be partial, with 95% of the sun covered at maximum, at 12:55 (local time). It begins at 11:33 and ends at 14:16; at maximum, the sun is 78° above the horizon, in the south.
To see totality, you need to travel about 190 km to the south-southwest (Egypt).
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Eclipse times in Cairo (local time)
| Phase | Time | Altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 11:33 | 66° | east-southeast (116°) |
| Maximum eclipse | 12:55 | 78° | south (174°) |
| Eclipse ends | 14:16 | 69° | west-southwest (238°) |
Safe viewing
Never look at the sun without eye protection, even when it is almost completely covered: use eclipse glasses that meet the ISO 12312-2 standard, a solar filter over the front of your lens, or project the sun through a pinhole. Sunglasses do not protect your eyes. Only totality, during its few minutes, is safe to watch with the naked eye.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Cairo?
It begins at 11:33, peaks at 12:55 and ends at 14:16, local time.
How much of the sun will be covered in Cairo?
95% at maximum: the eclipse is partial there.
Will totality be visible from Cairo?
No. To see totality, you need to travel about 190 km to the south-southwest (Egypt).
Worldwide map and times for this eclipse → · Sunrise and sunset in Cairo →
Other cities
- Alexandria 93%
- Luxor 100%
- Aswan 100%
- Paris 51%
- Marseille 73%
- Lyon 63%
- Toulouse 72%
- Nice 70%
- Nantes 58%
- Montpellier 72%
- Strasbourg 51%
- Bordeaux 68%