Solar eclipse in Dakhla Oasis, Egypt (partial)
Dakhla Oasis is outside the path of totality on August 2, 2027. At most, the Moon covers:
at 12:57:53 local time (UTC+3). 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 Dakhla Oasis
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:32:45 | 08:32:45 | 66° ESE |
| Greatest eclipse | 12:57:53 | 09:57:53 | 82° SSE |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:20:35 | 11:20:35 | 72° WSW |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 5% (excellent for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 39°C. 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.
Nearest places with totality
- Asyut: 6m 06s (289 km)
- Sohag: 6m 22s (296 km)
- Abydos: 6m 22s (304 km)
- Girga: 6m 23s (305 km)
- Mallawi: 5m 23s (310 km)
- Bahariya Oasis: 6m 17s (318 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.