Total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Luxor
In Luxor, Egypt, the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 will be total, with 100% of the sun covered at maximum, at 13:05 (local time). It begins at 11:40 and ends at 14:26; at maximum, the sun is 82° above the horizon, in the south-southwest. Luxor lies in the path of totality: 6 mins, 25 secs of totality.
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Eclipse times in Luxor (local time)
| Phase | Time | Altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 11:40 | 71° | east-southeast (111°) |
| Totality begins | 13:01 | 82° | south (191°) |
| Maximum eclipse | 13:05 | 82° | south-southwest (196°) |
| Totality ends | 13:08 | 82° | south-southwest (201°) |
| Eclipse ends | 14:26 | 68° | west-southwest (254°) |
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 Luxor?
It begins at 11:40, peaks at 13:05 and ends at 14:26, local time.
How much of the sun will be covered in Luxor?
100% at maximum: the eclipse is total there.
Will totality be visible from Luxor?
Yes, Luxor lies within the central path.
Worldwide map and times for this eclipse → · Sunrise and sunset in Luxor →
Other cities
- Cairo 95%
- Alexandria 93%
- Aswan 100%
- Paris 51%
- Marseille 73%
- Lyon 63%
- Toulouse 72%
- Nice 70%
- Nantes 58%
- Montpellier 72%
- Strasbourg 51%
- Bordeaux 68%