Total solar eclipse in Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria
Sidi Bel Abbès is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 09:51:17 to 09:55:47 local time (UTC+1), with the Sun 43° high to the east.
Eclipse times in Sidi Bel Abbès
| Phase | Local (UTC+1) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:44:13 | 07:44:13 | 29° E |
| Totality begins | 09:51:17 | 08:51:17 | 43° E |
| Mid-totality | 09:53:32 | 08:53:32 | 43° E |
| Totality ends | 09:55:47 | 08:55:47 | 44° E |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:09:31 | 10:09:31 | 58° ESE |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 27% (good for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 34°C. That works out to about 3m 18s 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 Algeria (updated 2026-08-24). Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Other places nearby in the path
- Oran: 5m 08s (58 km)
- Tlemcen: 3m 13s (70 km)
- Mascara: 5m 00s (75 km)
- Saïda: 3m 13s (81 km)
- Mostaganem: 5m 02s (106 km)
- Oujda: 1m 09s (128 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.