Total solar eclipse in Marsa Alam, Egypt
Marsa Alam is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 13:08:04 to 13:13:33 local time (UTC+3), with the Sun 81° high (almost overhead).
Eclipse times in Marsa Alam
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:45:54 | 08:45:54 | 74° ESE |
| Totality begins | 13:08:04 | 10:08:04 | 81° SW |
| Mid-totality | 13:10:49 | 10:10:49 | 81° SW |
| Totality ends | 13:13:33 | 10:13:33 | 80° SW |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:31:08 | 11:31:08 | 65° 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
- El Quseir: 2m 23s (130 km)
- Berenice: 6m 20s (139 km)
- Edfu: 5m 32s (202 km)
- Kom Ombo: 3m 40s (206 km)
- Karnak Temple: 6m 22s (235 km)
- Luxor: 6m 21s (235 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.