Total solar eclipse in Asyut

Eclipse times in Asyut

Local time, UTC+3, for the town centre at 27.1783, 31.1859. Times can shift by a few seconds across town. How we calculate.

Where to look

The Sun will be very high, 81° above the horizon and slightly to the south, so almost any open space works, including courtyards and hotel roofs. The challenge is heat rather than the view: you will be looking almost straight up in the early afternoon, so a reclining chair and shade before and after totality make a big difference.

Watching the eclipse in Asyut

Asyut is the largest city in Upper Egypt and sits inside the path with about six minutes of totality.

Longer totality nearby

Moving closer to the centre line adds time. These places within driving distance have a longer totality than Asyut:

• Sohag: 6m 26s, about 85 km away in a straight line.

Getting to Asyut

Asyut has a domestic airport and is on the Cairo to Luxor railway.

Questions about the eclipse in Asyut

Is Asyut in the path of totality?

Yes. Asyut is inside the path of the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027, so the Sun will be completely covered.

How long will totality last in Asyut?

About 6m 10s, from 12:56:44 to 13:02:54 local time (UTC+3), calculated for the town centre.

Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Asyut?

During totality the Sun will be 81 degrees above the horizon towards the south. Choose a spot with a clear view in that direction.

When should I put my eclipse glasses on and take them off?

Wear them from 11:35:24, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 12:56:44, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 13:02:54, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.

Other places nearby

• Sohag 6m 26s, 85 km