Chasing Eclipses

Total solar eclipse in Sohag

Sohag is inside the path of totality on 2 August 2027. The Sun will be completely covered from 12:58:36 to 13:05:02 local time (UTC+3).

6m 26sof totality

Partial eclipse begins11:37:08
Totality12:58:36 to 13:05:02
Partial eclipse ends14:23:17
Local time (UTC+3). The whole eclipse lasts about 2 h 46 min, and totality is the dark band in the middle.

Eclipse times in Sohag

Partial eclipse begins11:37:08
Totality begins12:58:36
Maximum eclipse13:01:49
Totality ends13:05:02
Partial eclipse ends14:23:17
Duration of totality6m 26s
Sun’s height at maximum81°
Sun’s direction at maximum184° (S)

Local time, UTC+3, for the town centre at 26.5591, 31.6957. 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 Sohag

Sohag lies almost on the centre line and has one of the longest totalities of any city on Earth in 2027, with far less demand than Luxor. The temple complex at Abydos is about an hour away.

Getting to Sohag

Sohag International Airport has domestic flights from Cairo. Trains on the Cairo to Luxor line stop here.

Questions about the eclipse in Sohag

Is Sohag in the path of totality?
Yes. Sohag 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 Sohag?
About 6m 26s, from 12:58:36 to 13:05:02 local time (UTC+3), calculated for the town centre.
Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Sohag?
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 11:37:08, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 12:58:36, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 13:05:02, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.

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