SIWA · 2027 SOLAR ECLIPSE

Solar Eclipse in Siwa — 2 August 2027

The reference coordinate for Siwa is calculated as total for the 2 August 2027 eclipse.

Siwa is a verified western-Egypt totality location before the shadow reaches the Nile Valley. The page avoids claims about desert access and focuses on the calculated Sun position.

Move the SunPoint pin to test another exact position rather than extending one city-centre result across the whole area.

Local type
Total solar eclipse

The tested coordinate is inside the path of totality.

Local maximum
12:45 GMT+3

Calculated time at the reference coordinate.

Duration
5m 37s of totality

Calculated from C2 (12:42:22 GMT+3) to C3 (12:47:59 GMT+3).

Sun position
75.5° altitude · 139.4° azimuth

Height and compass bearing at local maximum.

SunPoint eclipse map

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SunPoint supports Eclipse mode for the 2 August 2027 event. Drop a pin or use your location to check local eclipse direction, solar azimuth, altitude and the map direction line where the calculation layer supports it.

  • Local eclipse type where supported
  • Maximum phase direction
  • Solar altitude and azimuth
  • Horizon planning from your pin
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Classification applies to the stated coordinate, not every point in the city or region.

Is the eclipse total in Siwa?

Yes at the tested coordinate. The calculated total phase lasts approximately 5m 37s of totality.

Siwa is a verified western-Egypt totality location before the shadow reaches the Nile Valley. The page avoids claims about desert access and focuses on the calculated Sun position.

Local time, altitude and direction

Calculated maximum is 12:45 GMT+3. The Sun is 75.5° high at an azimuth of 139.4°.

Azimuth is the compass bearing; altitude is the angle above the astronomical horizon. The real sightline still needs checking.

Check another exact point

Near a path edge, a small move can change totality duration. Put the pin where you actually expect to stand and compare the result.

Solar viewing safety

Use suitable eclipse glasses or a safe indirect method throughout every partial phase. Ordinary sunglasses and cloud are not eye protection.

Only observers confirmed inside complete totality may remove solar viewers during the brief fully total phase, and protection must be restored before any bright solar surface reappears.

Authoritative sources and safety

Use authoritative eclipse data before travel and use proper solar-viewing protection during partial phases.

Photography and horizon tips

  • Save the exact coordinate.
  • Inspect the horizon in the calculated bearing.
  • Bring compliant solar-viewing protection.

Frequently asked questions

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