Total solar eclipse in Girga, Egypt
Girga is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 12:59:30 to 13:05:53 local time (UTC+3), with the Sun 81° high (almost overhead).
Eclipse times in Girga
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:37:54 | 08:37:54 | 69° ESE |
| Totality begins | 12:59:30 | 09:59:30 | 81° S |
| Mid-totality | 13:02:42 | 10:02:42 | 81° S |
| Totality ends | 13:05:53 | 10:05:53 | 81° S |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:24:10 | 11:24:10 | 68° WSW |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 7% (excellent for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 39°C. That works out to about 5m 57s 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
- Abydos: 6m 22s (17 km)
- Sohag: 6m 22s (30 km)
- Dendera Temple: 6m 13s (82 km)
- Qena: 6m 11s (86 km)
- Valley of the Kings: 6m 21s (97 km)
- Karnak Temple: 6m 22s (103 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.