Solar eclipse in Safaga, Egypt (partial)
Safaga is outside the path of totality on August 2, 2027. At most, the Moon covers:
at 13:06:12 local time (UTC+3). 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 Safaga
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:41:54 | 08:41:54 | 72° ESE |
| Greatest eclipse | 13:06:12 | 10:06:12 | 80° SSW |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:26:35 | 11:26:35 | 66° WSW |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 8% (excellent for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 41°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 Egypt (updated 2025-07-14). Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Nearest places with totality
- El Quseir: 2m 23s (78 km)
- Qena: 6m 11s (137 km)
- Dendera Temple: 6m 13s (142 km)
- Karnak Temple: 6m 22s (170 km)
- Luxor: 6m 21s (172 km)
- Valley of the Kings: 6m 21s (173 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.