2027 Total Solar Eclipse: Plan Your Journey
The total solar eclipse on gives observers inside a narrow path a brief interval when the Moon covers the Sun completely. GrandTotality helps you decide where to stand and how to get there, using calculated circumstances at each coordinate rather than a country-wide eclipse time.
Choose a part of the path
The current catalogue contains 314 locations, including 219 inside totality. It also includes partial-eclipse stops useful for a wider itinerary. Do not assume every listed landmark is a totality viewing site.
| Location | Totality | Local maximum · 2 August 2027 | Centre-line distance ≈ | Historical daily cloud | Nearby airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TimgadAlgeria | 5m 20s | 10:04:10Africa/Algiers | 30.1 km | 22.3% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ)33 km straight-line |
| Ghoufi CanyonAlgeria | 5m 25s | 10:03:43Africa/Algiers | 20.9 km | 22.3% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK)49 km straight-line |
| LuxorEgypt | 6m 21s | 13:05:12Africa/Cairo | 14.6 km | 11.8% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Luxor International Airport (LXR)7 km straight-line |
| Siwa OasisEgypt | 5m 29s | 12:45:16Africa/Cairo | 64.6 km | 9.9% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Mersa Matruh International Airport (MUH)287 km straight-line |
| DenderaEgypt | 6m 14s | 13:04:34Africa/Cairo | 27.0 km | 9.3% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Luxor International Airport (LXR)52 km straight-line |
| AbydosEgypt | 6m 21s | 13:02:57Africa/Cairo | 12.8 km | 9.3% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Suhaj International Airport (HMB)25 km straight-line |
| TangierMorocco | 4m 50s | 09:47:05Africa/Casablanca | 10.1 km | 12.2% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG)11 km straight-line |
| Cape SpartelMorocco | 4m 49s | 09:46:57Africa/Casablanca | 11.2 km | 12.2% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG)7 km straight-line |
Work from the sky to the journey
Open the interactive eclipse map, choose a location and check totality first. Compare duration and historical weather, then inspect airports, accommodation and attractions. Use the travel guide to turn favourites into a plan. Read Sources & method before interpreting small differences between locations.
2027 eclipse planning questions
When is the 2027 total solar eclipse?
Monday, 2 August 2027. Local contact times vary along the path; each destination page shows its timezone and calculated timings.
Which countries will see totality?
The land path crosses parts of Spain, Gibraltar (a British Overseas Territory), Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia. Most of each country lies outside totality, so check exact coordinates.
Where will totality last longest?
The longest durations are in Egypt. Among the 219 totality locations in this catalogue, Red Monastery has the longest calculated duration, 6m 23s. This is a comparison of catalogue pins, not a search for the global maximum at every possible coordinate.
How important is being near the centre line?
The centre line generally gives longer totality than the path edges at the same part of the route. Compare the calculated duration at your actual position; a small gain may not justify a difficult journey or a worse sightline.
Which locations historically have the clearest weather?
Dendera has the lowest stored seasonal mean cloud (9.3%) among the featured and detailed totality destinations with weather snapshots. The weather guide compares the available grids. Daily historical means cannot predict clear skies during the eclipse.
How can I find accommodation near the eclipse path?
Select a map location or use a destination page’s accommodation search. Check the property coordinates against the path, arrange travel to your viewing position and verify prices and availability with the provider. GrandTotality does not hold live hotel inventory.
Is GrandTotality an eclipse map or a travel planner?
Both. It combines calculated eclipse circumstances with weather history, airports, accommodation searches and nearby places of interest so you can compare a viewing location and the journey around it.
Calculated astronomy uses NASA / Fred Espenak Besselian elements, a sea-level WGS84 observer and a smooth lunar limb. Historical weather is regional context, not a forecast. Airport routes, site access, travel advice and accommodation availability require current checks. Read the Sources & method.