Total solar eclipse · August 2, 2027
Sohag, Egypt
Sohag is inside the path of totality: the Moon fully covers the Sun for 6m 26s.
Upper Egypt off the tourist trail: Abydos and the White Monastery are nearby, and the path of totality passes this stretch of the Nile.
6m 26stotality
Eclipse timeline (local time)
| Phase | Time |
|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:37:08 |
| Totality begins | 12:58:36 |
| Maximum eclipse | 13:01:49 |
| Totality ends | 13:05:02 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:23:17 |
Sun altitude at maximum: 81° above the horizon.
Where to stay in Sohag
The path crosses some of Europe and North Africa's busiest August holiday coasts. For the 2024 US eclipse, rooms inside the path sold out months ahead at several times normal prices. A refundable booking made early costs nothing and protects you.
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