Egypt2 August 2027
2 August 2027 Solar Eclipse in Alexandria: Times and Coverage
Alexandria is outside the path of totality, but the Moon will cover 93.3% of the Sun. Only inside the path can you see the corona.
93.3%Sun covered at maximum
76°Sun altitude at maximum
99%Clear early-August days
35°CAverage high
Timeline (local time)
- Partial eclipse beginsSun at 64°
- Maximum eclipseSun at 76°
- Partial eclipse endsSun at 70°
Times in Africa/Cairo for the city centre. Totality changes by seconds within a few kilometres.
Path of totality Total eclipse Partial eclipse
Weather odds on eclipse day
Between 2005 and 2025, 99% of days from 26 July to 9 August in Alexandria were mostly clear (daytime satellite cloud ≤ 30%). Average cloud amount was 8% and the average high 35°C.
Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2), except during totality itself. Eye safety guide