Total solar eclipse in Siwa, Egypt
Siwa is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 12:42:35 to 12:48:04 local time (UTC+3), with the Sun 76° high (almost overhead).
Eclipse times in Siwa
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:22:13 | 08:22:13 | 60° ESE |
| Totality begins | 12:42:35 | 09:42:35 | 75° SE |
| Mid-totality | 12:45:19 | 09:45:19 | 76° SE |
| Totality ends | 12:48:04 | 09:48:04 | 76° SE |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:08:05 | 11:08:05 | 75° SW |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 10% (very good for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 37°C. That works out to about 4m 55s 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). US advice: travel in the Western Desert only with a licensed tour company. Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Other places nearby in the path
- Al Jaghbub: 5m 41s (115 km)
- Bahariya Oasis: 6m 17s (340 km)
- Samalut: 2m 58s (516 km)
- Minya: 4m 12s (525 km)
- Al Bayda: 1m 06s (543 km)
- Mallawi: 5m 23s (545 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.