Total solar eclipse in Libya on Aug 2, 2027
The path of totality crosses Libya on Monday, August 2, 2027. We list 6 places inside it. The longest totality here is:
Totality falls between 11:18 and 11:45 local time (UTC+2) across these places, with the Sun 68° high in Benghazi.
Places in the path in Libya
| Place | Totality | Starts (local) | Cloud in Aug |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benghazi | 6m 09s | 11:27:51 | 26% |
| Qaminis | 5m 44s | 11:28:22 | 10% |
| Al Jaghbub | 5m 41s | 11:39:43 | 4% |
| Al Marj | 5m 10s | 11:29:32 | 26% |
| Al Bayda | 1m 06s | 11:32:55 | 11% |
| Al Khums | 0m 52s | 11:18:36 | 16% |
Best odds of a clear sky
On August averages, Al Jaghbub has the most expected clear totality in Libya: about 5m 26s (5m 41s of totality, 4% average cloud). These are long-term averages (NASA POWER, 2001–2025), not a forecast.
Partial eclipse only
These places in Libya are outside the path. The percentage is how much of the Sun is covered at the peak.
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.
Other countries in the path
Morocco · Spain · Algeria · Tunisia · Egypt · Saudi Arabia · Yemen · Somalia
Open Benghazi in the plannerThe 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.