2027 total solar eclipse at Valley of the Kings
This archaeological location is useful when comparing possible stops around Luxor, but a tomb visit and an outdoor eclipse viewpoint have different requirements. Check the map's solar azimuth and terrain horizon at your chosen outdoor position. Opening times, transport and permission to observe are not established by this catalogue entry.
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Historical eclipse-season weather
2016–2025 · 26 July – 9 August · 150 daily observations.
11.8% average daily cloud; 6.4% median. 81% of sampled days had mean cloud cover at or below 20%.
Daily mean temperature 33.8°C. Days with at least 1 mm rain: 1.3%.
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 · 13 km. Major airport.
- Suhaj International Airport (HMB) · Egypt · 109 km. Major airport.
- Aswan International Airport (ASW) · Egypt · 199 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.
- Mummification Museum · 6m 21s totality · 6 km away
- Luxor Temple · 6m 21s totality · 6 km away
- Luxor · 6m 21s totality · 6 km away
- Karnak Temple Complex · 6m 21s totality · 6 km away
- Dendera · 6m 14s totality · 45 km away
- Abydos · 6m 21s totality · 84 km away
Sources & method: eclipse calculations, weather and catalogue limitations