Total solar eclipse in Al Bayda, Libya
Al Bayda is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 11:32:55 to 11:34:00 local time (UTC+2), with the Sun 69° high to the south-east.
Eclipse times in Al Bayda
| Phase | Local (UTC+2) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 10:13:12 | 08:13:12 | 54° ESE |
| Totality begins | 11:32:55 | 09:32:55 | 69° SE |
| Mid-totality | 11:33:27 | 09:33:27 | 69° SE |
| Totality ends | 11:34:00 | 09:34:00 | 69° SE |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:55:15 | 10:55:15 | 75° SSW |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 11% (very good for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 34°C. That works out to about 0m 58s of expected clear totality. These are long-term averages (NASA POWER, 2001–2025), not a forecast.
Travel advice
US Department of State: Level 4, Do not travel for Libya (updated 2026-08-30). Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Other places nearby in the path
- Al Marj: 5m 10s (79 km)
- Benghazi: 6m 09s (162 km)
- Qaminis: 5m 44s (194 km)
- Al Jaghbub: 5m 41s (433 km)
- Siwa: 5m 29s (543 km)
- Al Khums: 0m 52s (689 km)
The planner has the map, a minute-by-minute plan for the day, calendar alarms, and a share card.
Good to know
Look at the Sun only through certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses during the partial phases. Take them off only during totality, and put them back on when the bright edge returns. Within a couple of kilometres of the path's edge, the Moon's mountains can shift these times by a few seconds, so stay well inside the band if you can.