Total solar eclipse in Al Khums, Libya
Al Khums is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 11:18:36 to 11:19:28 local time (UTC+2), with the Sun 61° high to the south-east.
Eclipse times in Al Khums
| Phase | Local (UTC+2) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 10:01:18 | 08:01:18 | 45° E |
| Totality begins | 11:18:36 | 09:18:36 | 61° ESE |
| Mid-totality | 11:19:02 | 09:19:02 | 61° ESE |
| Totality ends | 11:19:28 | 09:19:28 | 61° ESE |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:40:54 | 10:40:54 | 74° SSE |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 16% (very good for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 35°C. That works out to about 0m 44s 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
- Zarzis: 2m 56s (309 km)
- Djerba: 4m 41s (344 km)
- Sfax: 5m 39s (401 km)
- Gabès: 4m 11s (411 km)
- Mahdia: 3m 00s (432 km)
- El Jem Amphitheatre: 4m 24s (440 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.