Solar eclipse in Cyrene, Libya (partial)
Cyrene is outside the path of totality on August 2, 2027. At most, the Moon covers:
at 11:33:52 local time (UTC+2). Even at 99% the sky doesn't go dark and you can't see the corona. Totality is a different experience altogether.
Eclipse times in Cyrene
| Phase | Local (UTC+2) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 10:13:36 | 08:13:36 | 54° ESE |
| Greatest eclipse | 11:33:52 | 09:33:52 | 69° SE |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:55:35 | 10:55:35 | 74° SSW |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 11% (very good for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 34°C. 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.
Nearest places with totality
- Al Bayda: 1m 06s (23 km)
- Al Marj: 5m 10s (103 km)
- Benghazi: 6m 09s (186 km)
- Qaminis: 5m 44s (216 km)
- Al Jaghbub: 5m 41s (425 km)
- Siwa: 5m 29s (533 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.