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2 AUGUST 2027 · Algeria · Nature & remote

2027 total solar eclipse at Ghoufi Canyon

A dramatic canyon in the Aurès region. Assess the terrain horizon and local access carefully.

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Ghoufi Canyon
Bernard Gagnon · CC BY 4.0

Historical eclipse-season weather

2016–2025 · 26 July – 9 August · 150 daily observations.

22.3% average daily cloud; 14.5% median. 61% of sampled days had mean cloud cover at or below 20%.

Daily mean temperature 30.9°C. Days with at least 1 mm rain: 2.0%.

Regional NASA POWER satellite/reanalysis statistics, not an eclipse-hour forecast. Nearby places may share a grid. Retrieved 2026-09-13.

NASA POWER methodology ↗

Airports and accommodation

Use these airport references to plan arrival, then confirm flights and transfers separately. How airport suggestions are ranked · Eclipse travel planning guide.

Practical nearby passenger airports, with preference for the same country; distances are straight-line:

  • Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK) · Algeria · 49 km. Major airport.
  • Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ) · Algeria · 78 km. Major airport.
  • Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL) · Algeria · 142 km. Major airport.

Verify airline schedules, border access and the actual road route before booking.

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Nearby places of interest and alternative locations

Compare these catalogue points for an itinerary or a different observing position. Distances are straight-line and access is unconfirmed.

Sources & method: eclipse calculations, weather and catalogue limitations