Total Solar Eclipse 2027-08-02 — Luxor

About this spectacle

On 2 August 2027, Luxor will lie directly beneath the path of totality for a total solar eclipse — one of the longest-duration totality events of the 21st century, with the moon's shadow sweeping across the ancient city. In those precious minutes of totality, the sky darkens to a deep twilight, the solar corona blazes into view as a shimmering white halo, stars and planets emerge in the daytime sky, and the horizon glows with the amber light of the surrounding desert. The air temperature drops noticeably. The temples and monuments of Luxor — some of the world's best-preserved ancient ruins — form an extraordinary foreground. Observers feel a primal stillness as day turns momentarily to night. The event unfolds in Egypt's dry, reliably clear August skies, maximising the chance of an unobstructed view. It is a singular convergence of astronomical drama and historical grandeur.

When to go

Jan — Dec, peak Aug

Getting there

Nearest airport: LXR. Nearest city: Luxor.

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