Total solar eclipse in Benghazi, Libya
Benghazi is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 11:27:51 to 11:34:01 local time (UTC+2), with the Sun 68° high to the south-east.
Eclipse times in Benghazi
| Phase | Local (UTC+2) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 10:10:42 | 08:10:42 | 52° ESE |
| Totality begins | 11:27:51 | 09:27:51 | 67° SE |
| Mid-totality | 11:30:56 | 09:30:56 | 68° SE |
| Totality ends | 11:34:01 | 09:34:01 | 68° SE |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:53:15 | 10:53:15 | 76° S |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 26% (good for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 30°C. That works out to about 4m 34s 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
- Qaminis: 5m 44s (51 km)
- Al Marj: 5m 10s (83 km)
- Al Bayda: 1m 06s (162 km)
- Al Jaghbub: 5m 41s (499 km)
- Al Khums: 0m 52s (549 km)
- Siwa: 5m 29s (614 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.