August 2, 2027 · Egypt

Greatest Eclipse: 2027 solar eclipse

Peak of the eclipse at 10:06:38 UTC — 6m 22.6s of totality near 25.5°N 33.2°E, path about 258 km wide.

Eclipse type

Total

Central phase

6m 22s

Maximum (local)

13:06 GMT+3

Coordinates

25.5050°N, 33.1833°E

Local circumstances

Greatest eclipse occurs at 10:06:38 UTC over Egypt near 25.5°N, 33.2°E (NASA GSFC), when the Moon's shadow axis passes closest to Earth's centre. Central duration reaches 6 minutes 22.6 seconds with a path width of about 258 km and the sun near the zenith — the deepest point of Saros 136's 2027 track. No place on Earth sees a longer totality this day. The surrounding Eastern Desert is remote; Luxor and the Nile corridor are the practical staging grounds for travelers chasing this maximum.

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Viewing safety

Use ISO 12312-2 certified solar viewers for every partial phase. Only during totality (when the Moon fully covers the Sun) is it safe to look without a filter, and only if you are inside the path.

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Nearby path locations

Luxor

About 6m 20s of totality over the Nile and ancient temples — among the most iconic viewing stages of any modern eclipse.

Certified eclipse glasses for this path

ISO 12312-2 solar viewers for families, schools, and trip groups. Inspect filters before eclipse day.

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