Total solar eclipse in Valley of the Kings, Egypt
Valley of the Kings is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 13:01:56 to 13:08:17 local time (UTC+3), with the Sun 82° high (almost overhead).
Eclipse times in Valley of the Kings
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:40:07 | 08:40:07 | 71° ESE |
| Totality begins | 13:01:56 | 10:01:56 | 82° S |
| Mid-totality | 13:05:07 | 10:05:07 | 82° SSW |
| Totality ends | 13:08:17 | 10:08:17 | 82° SSW |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:26:24 | 11:26:24 | 68° WSW |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 9% (excellent for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 41°C. That works out to about 5m 48s 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
- Karnak Temple: 6m 22s (6 km)
- Luxor: 6m 21s (7 km)
- Dendera Temple: 6m 13s (45 km)
- Qena: 6m 11s (47 km)
- Esna: 5m 46s (50 km)
- Abydos: 6m 22s (84 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.