Total solar eclipse in Edfu, Egypt
Edfu is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 13:04:09 to 13:09:40 local time (UTC+3), with the Sun 82° high (almost overhead).
Eclipse times in Edfu
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:41:38 | 08:41:38 | 72° ESE |
| Totality begins | 13:04:09 | 10:04:09 | 82° SSW |
| Mid-totality | 13:06:55 | 10:06:55 | 82° SSW |
| Totality ends | 13:09:40 | 10:09:40 | 82° SSW |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:28:13 | 11:28:13 | 67° WSW |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 12% (very good for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 41°C. That works out to about 4m 51s 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). Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Other places nearby in the path
- Esna: 5m 46s (48 km)
- Kom Ombo: 3m 40s (57 km)
- Luxor: 6m 21s (83 km)
- Karnak Temple: 6m 22s (85 km)
- Valley of the Kings: 6m 21s (89 km)
- Dendera Temple: 6m 13s (131 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.