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Egypt2 August 2027

2027 Total Solar Eclipse in Marsa Alam: Times, Duration and Weather

Marsa Alam lies in the path of totality. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for 5 min 31 s, with the Sun 81° above the horizon.

5 min 31 sTotality
81°Sun altitude at maximum
91%Clear early-August days
36°CAverage high

Timeline (local time)

  1. Partial eclipse begins
    Sun at 74°
  2. Totality begins
    Sun at 81°
  3. Maximum eclipse
    Sun at 81°
  4. Totality ends
    Sun at 80°
  5. Partial eclipse ends
    Sun at 65°

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, 91% of days from 26 July to 9 August in Marsa Alam were mostly clear (daytime satellite cloud ≤ 30%). Average cloud amount was 11% and the average high 36°C.

Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2), except during totality itself. Eye safety guide

Nearby cities

Aswan228 km99.8%
Luxor235 km6 min 23 s
Qena248 km6 min 12 s
Hurghada266 km98.5%
Sharm el-Sheikh321 km95.5%
Yanbu340 km98.9%