Total solar eclipse in Bahariya Oasis, Egypt
Bahariya Oasis is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 12:50:19 to 12:56:36 local time (UTC+3), with the Sun 79° high (almost overhead).
Eclipse times in Bahariya Oasis
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:29:35 | 08:29:35 | 64° ESE |
| Totality begins | 12:50:19 | 09:50:19 | 78° SSE |
| Mid-totality | 12:53:28 | 09:53:28 | 79° SSE |
| Totality ends | 12:56:36 | 09:56:36 | 79° SSE |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:15:32 | 11:15:32 | 72° WSW |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 3% (excellent for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 37°C. That works out to about 6m 07s of expected clear totality. These are long-term averages (NASA POWER, 2001–2025), not a forecast.
Travel advice
US Department of State: Level 2, Exercise increased caution for Egypt (updated 2025-07-14). US advice: travel in the Western Desert only with a licensed tour company. Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Other places nearby in the path
- Samalut: 2m 58s (181 km)
- Minya: 4m 12s (187 km)
- Mallawi: 5m 23s (206 km)
- Asyut: 6m 06s (262 km)
- Siwa: 5m 29s (340 km)
- Sohag: 6m 22s (344 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.