Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Cairo
In Cairo the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 95% of the Sun at 12:55 PM. It starts at 11:33 AM and ends at 2:16 PM, local time (EEST).
Eclipse times in Cairo
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 95%
- Sun height
- 78°
- Direction of the Sun
- S · 173°
- Partial eclipse begins 11:33 AM
- Maximum eclipse 12:55 PM
- Partial eclipse ends 2:16 PM
Local timeline · EEST · Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC. Catalogue verified 12 September 2026.
How the eclipse unfolds
The Sun from Cairo, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 11:33 AM 0%
- 12:00 PM 23%
- 12:28 PM 62%
- 12:55 PM 95%
- 1:22 PM 62%
- 1:49 PM 24%
- 2:16 PM 0%
Where to look
At 12:55 PM the Sun is towards the south, 78° above the horizon. That is high enough to clear most buildings, so an open street, a balcony or a terrace facing that way will do.
What you will notice
With more than 90% of the Sun covered, daylight turns dim and silvery and shadows look unusually sharp, but the sky does not go dark. Keep eclipse glasses on for the whole eclipse.
For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Luxor, 503 km away, with about 6 min 20 sec.
See it from Cairo
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Cairo, with the Sun and Moon in their real places.
Viewing safely
Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, never look directly at the Sun without suitable solar viewing protection. Eclipse glasses should comply with ISO 12312-2. Cameras, binoculars and telescopes need purpose-made filters fitted over the front of the optics.
Read NASA’s eclipse safety guidance →Solar eclipse questions
What time is the eclipse in Cairo?
It starts at 11:33 AM, peaks at 12:55 PM and ends at 2:16 PM, local time (EEST).
Will the eclipse be total in Cairo?
No. Cairo is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 95% of the Sun covered. For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Luxor, 503 km away, with about 6 min 20 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Cairo?
At maximum the Sun is 78° above the horizon, towards the south.
