Total solar eclipse in Al Jaghbub, Libya
Al Jaghbub is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 11:39:43 to 11:45:23 local time (UTC+2), with the Sun 74° high (almost overhead).
Eclipse times in Al Jaghbub
| Phase | Local (UTC+2) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 10:19:55 | 08:19:55 | 58° ESE |
| Totality begins | 11:39:43 | 09:39:43 | 74° SE |
| Mid-totality | 11:42:33 | 09:42:33 | 74° SE |
| Totality ends | 11:45:23 | 09:45:23 | 75° SE |
| Partial eclipse ends | 13:05:20 | 11:05:20 | 75° SW |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 4% (excellent for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 37°C. That works out to about 5m 26s 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
- Siwa: 5m 29s (115 km)
- Al Bayda: 1m 06s (433 km)
- Bahariya Oasis: 6m 17s (451 km)
- Al Marj: 5m 10s (465 km)
- Qaminis: 5m 44s (480 km)
- Benghazi: 6m 09s (499 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.