Solar eclipse in Matmata, Tunisia (partial)
Matmata is outside the path of totality on August 2, 2027. At most, the Moon covers:
at 10:10:36 local time (UTC+1). 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 Matmata
| Phase | Local (UTC+1) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:55:16 | 07:55:16 | 40° E |
| Greatest eclipse | 10:10:36 | 09:10:36 | 56° ESE |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:31:13 | 10:31:13 | 70° SE |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 13% (very good 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 Tunisia (updated 2026-05-20). Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Nearest places with totality
- Gabès: 4m 11s (41 km)
- Djerba: 4m 41s (90 km)
- Zarzis: 2m 56s (105 km)
- Gafsa: 5m 08s (147 km)
- Sfax: 5m 39s (151 km)
- Sidi Bouzid: 5m 32s (169 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.