Partial eclipse begins11:33:03
Maximum, 94.8% covered12:55:43
Partial eclipse ends14:16:03
Eclipse times in Cairo
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:33:03 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 12:55:43 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:16:03 |
| Sun covered at maximum | 94.8% |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 78° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 174° (S) |
Local time, UTC+3, for the town centre at 30.0444, 31.2357. Times can shift by a few seconds across town. How we calculate.
Where to look
The Sun will be very high, 78° 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.
Where to go for totality
The nearest place to see the total eclipse from Cairo is Asyut or Sohag, about 1 hour by domestic flight or 5 to 7 hours by train. If you can make the trip, leave the evening before: roads into the path are expected to be very busy on the morning of the eclipse.
Questions about the eclipse in Cairo
- Will there be a total eclipse in Cairo?
- No. Cairo is outside the path of totality. At most 94.8% of the Sun will be covered, at 12:55:43 local time (UTC+3).
- Where is the nearest place to see totality from Cairo?
- The nearest practical option is Asyut or Sohag, about 1 hour by domestic flight or 5 to 7 hours by train.
- Do I need eclipse glasses in Cairo?
- Yes, for the whole eclipse. Because the Sun is never completely covered here, it is never safe to look at it without certified eclipse glasses.