Mark your calendars! On Monday, August 2, 2027, you can experience an extraordinary solar eclipse in North Africa. This celestial event promises to be a once-in-a-century celestial spectacle.
What Makes This Solar Eclipse in North Africa So Special?
This isn’t just your typical brief solar eclipse. Spanning a dramatic 9,462-mile path, the eclipse casts a narrow shadow across Earth, creating a vivid solar eclipse in North Africa that lasts up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds at its peak. This solar eclipse is going into the history books as the longest total solar eclipse visible from land between 1991 and 2114. In fact, this solar eclipse is so special that it is also being known as the “Great North African Eclipse.”
Where to Watch This Solar Eclipse in North Africa
Millions across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East will be able to witness this once-in-a-century celestial spectacle. On August 2, 2027, the solar eclipse’s path of totality will cross various parts of North Africa. The following are just a few North African cities with the best viewing locations for maximum totality.
- Tangier, Morocco – This area is directly beneath the central shadow and you can expect around 4 minutes of totality
Oran, Algeria – You can expect over 5 minutes of totality
Sfax, Tunisia – You can expect over 5 minutes of totality
Benghazi, Libya – This area is along the centerline passage offering about 5 minutes of totality
Luxor, Egypt – This area is near the point of greatest eclipse where you can expect near-maximum totality of over 6 minutes
Total solar eclipse path across North Africa on August 2, 2027. (Image credit: Created and annotated by Jamie Carter using MapHub.net. Source: Esri, Maxar, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community)Keep in mind that the major North African capital cities such as Algiers, Tunis and Cairo fall outside the path of totality. You will need to travel to the above mentioned key cities for the best solar eclipse viewing experience.
Plan Your Solar Eclipse in North Africa Viewing Adventure
Ready to start planning your North Africa adventure to witness this once-in-a-century solar eclipse in North Africa on August 2, 2027? Early planning and choosing the right location are key factors that will set you up for an unforgettable celestial adventure.
The easiest option is to book our Solar Eclipse in Tunisia Group Tour scheduled from July 29 to August 5, 2027. Everything is already planned for you and you’ll have the opportunity to join other solar eclipse enthusiasts on this group tour. Spots are limited so contact us today to inquire.
Your other option is to book your own custom private tour. Let us guide you through the incredible history and culture of Morocco, Algeria and/or Tunisia, and of course we won’t forget to ensure you’re set up to witness the solar eclipse in North Africa on August 2, 2027. Our team of Travel Experts are ready to assist you with planning an unforgettable celestial adventure that meet your travel preferences.
