Eclipse times in El Quseir
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:43:14 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 13:06:30 |
| Maximum eclipse | 13:07:45 |
| Totality ends | 13:09:01 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:28:08 |
| Duration of totality | 2m 31s |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 81° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 208° (SSW) |
Local time, UTC+3, for the town centre at 26.1043, 34.2779. 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-south-west, 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 El Quseir
A historic Red Sea port with an Ottoman fort and a handful of resorts. It is the nearest point of totality on the coast for anyone staying in Hurghada or Safaga, which both sit just outside the path.
Longer totality nearby
Moving closer to the centre line adds time. These places within driving distance have a longer totality than El Quseir:
- Marsa Alam: 5m 33s, about 130 km away in a straight line.
- Qena: 6m 15s, about 156 km away in a straight line.
Getting to El Quseir
El Quseir is about 2 hours by road south of Hurghada airport and about 1.5 hours north of Marsa Alam airport.
Questions about the eclipse in El Quseir
- Is El Quseir in the path of totality?
- Yes. El Quseir 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 El Quseir?
- About 2m 31s, from 13:06:30 to 13:09:01 local time (UTC+3), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from El Quseir?
- During totality the Sun will be 81 degrees above the horizon towards the south-south-west. 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 11:43:14, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 13:06:30, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 13:09:01, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.
Other places nearby
- Marsa Alam 5m 33s, 130 km
- Qena 6m 15s, 156 km