Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Cairo
In Cairo, Egypt, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is partial: the Moon covers 94.6% of the Sun at 12:55:43 PM (Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)). The eclipse begins at 11:33:04 AM and ends at 2:16:02 PM. The nearest place with totality is Maţāy, 188 km away.
See the total eclipse in Maţāy
Contact times
| Event | Time (Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:33:04 AM | 66° |
| Maximum | 12:55:43 PM | 78° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 2:16:02 PM | 69° |
94.6% of the Sun’s disc covered at maximum.
At maximum
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12:55:43 PM
94.7% of the Sun covered
Eclipse ends in 1 h 20 min 19 s
Sun 78° 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 Cairo lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Maţāy 188 km
- Samālūţ 202 km
- Minya 224 km
- Banī ‘Ubayd 239 km
- Abū Qurqāş 240 km
- Mallawī 262 km
- Dayr Mawās 272 km
- Dayrūţ 282 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Cairo?
No. In Cairo the eclipse is partial, with 94.6% of the Sun covered at maximum. The nearest place with totality is Maţāy, 188 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Cairo?
The eclipse begins at 11:33:04 AM, reaches its maximum at 12:55:43 PM and ends at 2:16:02 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)