2027 total solar eclipse at Dendera
The temple complex near Qena offers another base for exploring the Nile valley eclipse corridor.
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Historical eclipse-season weather
2016–2025 · 26 July – 9 August · 150 daily observations.
9.3% average daily cloud; 4.7% median. 87% of sampled days had mean cloud cover at or below 20%.
Daily mean temperature 34.2°C. Days with at least 1 mm rain: 0.0%.
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:
- Luxor International Airport (LXR) · Egypt · 52 km. Major airport.
- Suhaj International Airport (HMB) · Egypt · 95 km. Major airport.
- Hurghada International Airport (HRG) · Egypt · 161 km. Major airport.
Verify airline schedules, border access and the actual road route before booking.
Find accommodation for 1–3 August 2027 ↗Availability is checked on the travel provider’s site. No prices or booking availability are claimed here.
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.
- Valley of the Kings · 6m 21s totality · 45 km away
- Karnak Temple Complex · 6m 21s totality · 47 km away
- Mummification Museum · 6m 21s totality · 49 km away
- Luxor Temple · 6m 21s totality · 49 km away
- Luxor · 6m 21s totality · 49 km away
- Abydos · 6m 21s totality · 75 km away
Sources & method: eclipse calculations, weather and catalogue limitations