Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Al Waqf
In Al Waqf, Egypt, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is total: totality lasts 6 min 26 s, from 1:00:50 PM to 1:07:16 PM (Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)). The partial phase begins at 11:39:13 AM and ends at 2:25:19 PM. At maximum the Sun stands 82° above the horizon in the SSW.
Contact times
| Event | Time (Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:39:13 AM | 70° |
| Totality begins | 1:00:50 PM | 82° |
| Maximum | 1:04:03 PM | 82° |
| Totality ends | 1:07:16 PM | 81° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 2:25:19 PM | 68° |
9 km north of the central line.
At maximum
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1:04:03 PM
Totality
Totality ends in 3 min 13 s
Sun 81° above the horizon, SSW
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 Al Waqf lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Dishnā 6 km
- Nag Hammâdi 19 km
- Farshūţ 26 km
- Qina 32 km
- Qūş 39 km
- Dār as Salām 42 km
- Aţ Ţārif 44 km
- Al Balyanā 45 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Al Waqf?
Yes. In Al Waqf totality lasts 6 min 26 s, starting at 1:00:50 PM (Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)).
What time is the eclipse in Al Waqf?
The eclipse begins at 11:39:13 AM, reaches its maximum at 1:04:03 PM and ends at 2:25:19 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)