2027 total solar eclipse at New Valley Museum
Also known as Kharga Museum, this regional museum in Al-Kharga displays archaeological finds from the New Valley's desert oases, spanning ancient Egyptian history and later periods. Partial eclipse only at this museum; use it as a wider-trip cultural stop and select a separate site inside totality for eclipse viewing.
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Historical eclipse-season weather
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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:
- Suhaj International Airport (HMB) · Egypt · 155 km. Major airport.
- Asyut International Airport (ATZ) · Egypt · 183 km. Major airport.
- Luxor International Airport (LXR) · Egypt · 218 km. Major airport.
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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.
- Abydos · 6m 21s totality · 159 km away
- Sohag National Museum · 6m 22s totality · 169 km away
- Temple of Hibis · Partial eclipse only · 3 km away
- Bagawat Necropolis · Partial eclipse only · 3 km away
- Shunet el-Zebib · 6m 21s totality · 159 km away
- Temple of Ramesses II (Abydos) · 6m 21s totality · 159 km away
Sources & method: eclipse calculations, weather and catalogue limitations