Total solar eclipse · August 2, 2027
Sohag, Egypt
Sohag is inside the path of totality: the Moon fully covers the Sun for 6m 26s.
Upper Egypt off the tourist trail: Abydos and the White Monastery are nearby, and the path of totality passes this stretch of the Nile.
Eclipse timeline (local time)
| Phase | Time |
|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:37:08 |
| Totality begins | 12:58:36 |
| Maximum eclipse | 13:01:49 |
| Totality ends | 13:05:02 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:23:17 |
Sun altitude at maximum: 81° above the horizon.
The night sky over Sohag
We measured the darkness of the sky over Sohag the way we rate every stargazing spot: Sky Score 22/100, about Bortle 7.2, from NASA Black Marble satellite radiance and a skyglow model calibrated on certified dark-sky sites. It describes the nights before and after the eclipse, not the eclipse itself.
In August, about 99% of nights here are clear (ERA5 climatology, 2015–2024, night hours).
Where to stay in Sohag
The path crosses some of Europe and North Africa's busiest August holiday coasts. For the 2024 US eclipse, rooms inside the path sold out months ahead at several times normal prices. A refundable booking made early costs nothing and protects you.
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Live prices in Sohag
Everything bookable in Sohag on one map, priced for the night before totality, August 1 to 2, 2027. Change the dates if you are staying longer, and look early: the earlier you do, the more of this map is still open.
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