Solar eclipse in White Desert, Egypt (partial)
White Desert is outside the path of totality on August 2, 2027. At most, the Moon covers:
at 12:53:31 local time (UTC+3). 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 White Desert
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:29:05 | 08:29:05 | 64° ESE |
| Greatest eclipse | 12:53:31 | 09:53:31 | 80° SSE |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:16:13 | 11:16:13 | 73° WSW |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 2% (excellent for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 38°C. 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.
Nearest places with totality
- Bahariya Oasis: 6m 17s (160 km)
- Mallawi: 5m 23s (284 km)
- Minya: 4m 12s (288 km)
- Samalut: 2m 58s (294 km)
- Asyut: 6m 06s (310 km)
- Siwa: 5m 29s (341 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.