Total solar eclipse in Blida, Algeria
Blida is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 09:57:00 to 10:00:14 local time (UTC+1), with the Sun 47° high to the east.
Eclipse times in Blida
| Phase | Local (UTC+1) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:47:56 | 07:47:56 | 33° E |
| Totality begins | 09:57:00 | 08:57:00 | 47° ESE |
| Mid-totality | 09:58:37 | 08:58:37 | 47° ESE |
| Totality ends | 10:00:14 | 09:00:14 | 47° ESE |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:15:24 | 10:15:24 | 61° ESE |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 26% (good for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 34°C. That works out to about 2m 22s 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 Algeria (updated 2026-08-24). Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Other places nearby in the path
- Médéa: 4m 01s (18 km)
- Bouira: 3m 00s (96 km)
- Chlef: 4m 34s (138 km)
- Bordj Bou Arreridj: 4m 21s (166 km)
- M'sila: 5m 13s (174 km)
- Tiaret: 5m 06s (179 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.