Total solar eclipse · Luxor · 2 Aug 2027
Near Luxor, the Moon will cover the Sun for up to 6 minutes 23 seconds around midday — one of the longest totalities on land this century, over the temples of ancient Thebes.
- When
- Monday 2 August 2027, around midday local time
- Where
- Luxor
How we plan it
- Totality near Luxor lasts up to 6 min 23 s (NASA); the Sun is almost overhead.
- Use certified solar viewers (ISO 12312-2) for all partial phases.
- August is very hot in Luxor: we plan shade, water and short outdoor windows.
- Hotels in Luxor are expected to fill early; we hold your plan in writing.
Times in Luxor
Partial phase from about 11:40, totality from about 13:02 to 13:08 local time (UTC+3), and the partial phase ends at about 14:26. Exact times vary by a few seconds depending on your viewing point.
Why Luxor
Luxor lies close to the centre line of the eclipse path, so totality lasts longer here than almost anywhere else on the route, and the Sun stands high in the sky.
Sources: NASA · Total Solar Eclipse of 2027 Aug 02 ↗
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Questions travellers ask
When exactly is totality in Luxor?
On 2 August 2027 totality in Luxor begins at about 13:02 and ends at about 13:08 local time — a little over six minutes.
Do I need special glasses?
Yes. Use certified solar viewers (ISO 12312-2) for all partial phases. Only during totality itself is it safe to look without them.
Is August too hot?
Luxor is very hot in August. We plan early starts, shade at the viewing position, water and air-conditioned transport, and keep outdoor time short.
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