Eclipse times in Edfu
- Partial eclipse begins
- 11:41:31
- Totality begins
- 13:03:57
- Maximum eclipse
- 13:06:45
- Totality ends
- 13:09:34
- Partial eclipse ends
- 14:28:03
- Duration of totality
- 5m 38s
- Sun’s height at maximum
- 82°
- Sun’s direction at maximum
- 202° (SSW)
Local time, UTC+3, for the town centre. Times can shift by a few seconds across town.
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Edfu and the path of totality
Edfu is the large yellow dot. The dark band is the path of totality; the further you are from its edges, the longer totality lasts.
Where to look
The Sun will be very high, 82° 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 Edfu
The Temple of Horus at Edfu is the best preserved temple in Egypt, and many Nile cruise itineraries for eclipse week will pass through here.
Longer totality nearby
Moving closer to the centre line adds time. These places within driving distance have a longer totality than Edfu:
- Nag Hammadi: 6m 27s, about 135 km away in a straight line.
- Luxor: 6m 25s, about 82 km away in a straight line.
- Qena: 6m 15s, about 132 km away in a straight line.
Getting to Edfu
Edfu lies between Luxor and Aswan and is a standard stop for Nile cruises.
Good questions
- Is Edfu in the path of totality?
- Yes. Edfu 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 Edfu?
- About 5m 38s, from 13:03:57 to 13:09:34 local time (UTC+3), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Edfu?
- During totality the Sun will be 82 degrees above the horizon towards the south-south-west. That is nearly overhead, so buildings will not block it, but you will be looking up for several minutes.
- Can I see a longer totality near Edfu?
- Yes. Nag Hammadi, about 135 km away in a straight line, has 6m 27s of totality, which is 49 seconds more than Edfu. Places closer to the centre line of the path always get a longer totality.
- Is there shade at the Temple of Horus?
- Yes. The Temple of Horus still has its stone roofs, which give shade during the long partial phases before and after totality.
- Is there a quieter temple between Luxor and Edfu?
- The Temple of Khnum at Esna, about 55 km south of Luxor, is inside the path. Its hall lies below street level and may offer shade.