Eclipse times in Safaga
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:41:48 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 13:06:04 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:26:25 |
| Sun covered at maximum | 99.6% |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 80° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 203° (SSW) |
Local time, UTC+3, for the town centre at 26.7292, 33.9365. Times can shift by a few seconds across town. How we calculate.
Where to look
The Sun will be very high, 80° 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.
Where to go for totality
The nearest place to see the total eclipse from Safaga is the Safaga to Qena road inland, or El Quseir about an hour south along the coast. 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.
Longer totality nearby
Moving closer to the centre line adds time. These places within driving distance have a longer totality than Safaga:
- El Quseir: 2m 31s, about 77 km away in a straight line.
- Qena: 6m 15s, about 137 km away in a straight line.
Questions about the eclipse in Safaga
- Will there be a total eclipse in Safaga?
- No. Safaga is outside the path of totality. At most 99.6% of the Sun will be covered, at 13:06:04 local time (UTC+3).
- Where is the nearest place to see totality from Safaga?
- The nearest practical option is the Safaga to Qena road inland, or El Quseir about an hour south along the coast.
- Do I need eclipse glasses in Safaga?
- 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.