Total solar eclipse in Sohag, Egypt
Sohag is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 12:58:48 to 13:05:10 local time (UTC+3), with the Sun 81° high (almost overhead).
Eclipse times in Sohag
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:37:17 | 08:37:17 | 69° ESE |
| Totality begins | 12:58:48 | 09:58:48 | 81° S |
| Mid-totality | 13:01:59 | 10:01:59 | 81° S |
| Totality ends | 13:05:10 | 10:05:10 | 81° S |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:23:28 | 11:23:28 | 69° WSW |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 7% (excellent for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 39°C. That works out to about 5m 56s 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
- Girga: 6m 23s (30 km)
- Abydos: 6m 22s (46 km)
- Asyut: 6m 06s (88 km)
- Dendera Temple: 6m 13s (107 km)
- Qena: 6m 11s (111 km)
- Valley of the Kings: 6m 21s (127 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.