Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Abū Qurqāş
In Abū Qurqāş, Egypt, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is total: totality lasts 4 min 46 s, from 12:55:35 PM to 1:00:22 PM (Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)). The partial phase begins at 11:33:56 AM and ends at 2:19:24 PM. At maximum the Sun stands 80° above the horizon in the S.
Contact times
| Event | Time (Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:33:56 AM | 67° |
| Totality begins | 12:55:35 PM | 80° |
| Maximum | 12:57:59 PM | 80° |
| Totality ends | 1:00:22 PM | 80° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 2:19:24 PM | 70° |
87 km north of the central line.
At maximum
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12:57:59 PM
Totality
Totality ends in 2 min 23 s
Sun 80° above the horizon, S
Simulation from the computed positions of the Sun and the Moon for this place. The brightness of the sky is illustrative. Corona photo: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani, eclipse of 21 August 2017. The real corona of 2027 will look different.
Where Abū Qurqāş lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Banī ‘Ubayd 6 km
- Minya 20 km
- Mallawī 22 km
- Dayr Mawās 32 km
- Dayrūţ 42 km
- Samālūţ 44 km
- Al Qūşīyah 55 km
- Maţāy 55 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Abū Qurqāş?
Yes. In Abū Qurqāş totality lasts 4 min 46 s, starting at 12:55:35 PM (Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)).
What time is the eclipse in Abū Qurqāş?
The eclipse begins at 11:33:56 AM, reaches its maximum at 12:57:59 PM and ends at 2:19:24 PM (Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)).
Times calculated with Astronomy Engine for sea level and checked against NASA and the US Naval Observatory. More on the hub page: Total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 · Methodology · NASA path table (Fred Espenak)