Eclipse times
Local time in Al-Minyā al-Jadīdah on 2 August 2027 (EEST (UTC+3)).
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:33:53 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 12:55:53 |
| Maximum eclipse | 12:57:52 |
| Totality ends | 12:59:52 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:19:16 |
What you will see
Al-Minyā al-Jadīdah is inside the path of totality. At 12:57:52 local time the Moon covers the whole Sun and the daylight drops away for 3 m 59 s. Totality begins at 12:55:53 and ends at 12:59:52.
At the peak the Sun is 80° above the horizon, towards the south, so you want a clear view in that direction from Al-Minyā al-Jadīdah.
From first contact to last contact the eclipse lasts 2 h 45 min, so allow time for the partial phases on either side of totality.
The longest totality in Egypt among the places listed here is 6 m 23 s at Girga. This spot gets 2 m 24 s less.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Total solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 100% |
| Totality lasts | 3 m 59 s |
| First to last contact | 2 h 45 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 80° |
| Direction of the Sun | south |
| Distance to the path of totality | Inside the path |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo, EEST (UTC+3) |
| Elevation | 128 m |
| Population | 17,470 |
Times are for the centre of the Sun and are predictions. Mountains on the Moon’s edge can shift contact times and the length of totality by a few seconds, and more near the edge of the path.
Seeing totality
Al-Minyā al-Jadīdah is inside the path, so you do not need to travel. Totality is longest on the centre line and shorter towards the edges.
Eye safety guide: Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses, except during totality.
Nearby places
- Minya (total, 4 m 08 s)
- Banī ‘Ubayd (total, 4 m 44 s)
- Abū Qurqāş (total, 4 m 41 s)
- Samālūţ (total, 2 m 49 s)
- Maţāy (partial, 99.9%)
- Mallawī (total, 5 m 22 s)
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