Solar eclipse in Tobruk, Libya (partial)
Tobruk is outside the path of totality on August 2, 2027. At most, the Moon covers:
at 11:38:50 local time (UTC+2). 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 Tobruk
| Phase | Local (UTC+2) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 10:17:40 | 08:17:40 | 57° ESE |
| Greatest eclipse | 11:38:50 | 09:38:50 | 72° SE |
| Partial eclipse ends | 13:00:35 | 11:00:35 | 74° SSW |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 14% (very good for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 31°C. These are long-term averages (NASA POWER, 2001–2025), not a forecast.
Travel advice
US Department of State: Level 4, Do not travel for Libya (updated 2026-08-30). Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Nearest places with totality
- Al Bayda: 1m 06s (234 km)
- Al Jaghbub: 5m 41s (265 km)
- Al Marj: 5m 10s (299 km)
- Siwa: 5m 29s (353 km)
- Benghazi: 6m 09s (368 km)
- Qaminis: 5m 44s (377 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.