Solar eclipse in Tripoli, Libya (partial)
Tripoli is outside the path of totality on August 2, 2027. At most, the Moon covers:
at 11:16:50 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 Tripoli
| Phase | Local (UTC+2) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:59:42 | 07:59:42 | 44° E |
| Greatest eclipse | 11:16:50 | 09:16:50 | 60° ESE |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:38:26 | 10:38:26 | 73° SSE |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 10% (very good for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 36°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 Khums: 0m 52s (104 km)
- Zarzis: 2m 56s (205 km)
- Djerba: 4m 41s (242 km)
- Sfax: 5m 39s (307 km)
- Gabès: 4m 11s (307 km)
- Mahdia: 3m 00s (349 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.