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Egypt2 August 2027

2 August 2027 Solar Eclipse in Hurghada: Times and Coverage

Hurghada is outside the path of totality, but the Moon will cover 98.5% of the Sun. Only inside the path can you see the corona.

98.5%Sun covered at maximum
80°Sun altitude at maximum
99%Clear early-August days
35°CAverage high

Timeline (local time)

  1. Partial eclipse begins
    Sun at 71°
  2. Maximum eclipse
    Sun at 80°
  3. Partial eclipse ends
    Sun at 66°

Times in Africa/Cairo for the city centre. Totality changes by seconds within a few kilometres.

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Weather odds on eclipse day

Between 2005 and 2025, 99% of days from 26 July to 9 August in Hurghada were mostly clear (daytime satellite cloud ≤ 30%). Average cloud amount was 7% 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

Nearby cities

Sharm el-Sheikh89 km95.5%
Qena164 km6 min 12 s
Luxor210 km6 min 23 s
Sohag224 km6 min 24 s
Asyut260 km6 min 8 s
Marsa Alam266 km5 min 31 s