2027 Total Solar Eclipse in Libya: Timings & Travel
Use the Libyan catalogue to understand the eclipse’s geographic passage between Tunisia and Egypt. Astronomy and airport coordinates do not establish travel feasibility. Read live official advice and confirm local access before considering any itinerary.
On , 7 of the 15 Libya catalogue locations receive totality. The longest sampled duration is 6m 09s at Benghazi Cathedral. This is a comparison of stored locations, not a national maximum across every coordinate.
Viewing locations and local timings
Open a detailed destination for local contact times and timezone, or a map link for the exact calculation. Times apply at the pin; nearby buildings, terrain and access must be assessed separately.
| Location | Totality | Local maximum · 2 August 2027 | Centre-line distance ≈ | Historical daily cloud | Nearby airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leptis MagnaLibya | Partial only | 11:19:03Africa/Tripoli | 125.5 km | Not stored | Mitiga International Airport (MJI)98 km straight-line |
Historical weather coverage
No stored weather snapshot matches these Libya catalogue coordinates. Request history from the interactive map; no cloud percentage is assumed here. These observations describe previous eclipse seasons, not the weather at maximum eclipse in 2027. Compare the historical weather methodology and available regions.
Airports, accommodation and places of interest
The airport column offers a starting point for planning arrival. Distances are straight-line, and same-country airports are preferred. Open a destination’s accommodation link to check a provider search, or select a map pin to inspect transport and nearby attractions. No flight, room or site availability is implied.
Explore more of the country’s catalogue
These additional points help compare the path and build a wider itinerary. Locations with only basic catalogue descriptions open directly on the map. Partial-eclipse stops require a separate journey into totality.
| Location | Totality | Local maximum · 2 August 2027 | Centre-line distance ≈ | Historical daily cloud | Nearby airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabratha Archaeological SiteLibya | Partial only | 11:15:30Africa/Tripoli | 152.7 km | Not stored | Mitiga International Airport (MJI)76 km straight-line |
| Benghazi CoastLibya | 6m 09s | 11:30:53Africa/Tripoli | 1.1 km | Not stored | Benina International Airport (BEN)19 km straight-line |
| PtolemaisLibya | 4m 10s | 11:32:08Africa/Tripoli | 93.1 km | Not stored | Benina International Airport (BEN)93 km straight-line |
| CyreneLibya | Partial only | 11:33:48Africa/Tripoli | 139.0 km | Not stored | Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ)10 km straight-line |
| Tocra (Taucheira)Libya | 5m 21s | 11:31:31Africa/Tripoli | 62.0 km | Not stored | Benina International Airport (BEN)56 km straight-line |
| Apollonia (Cyrenaica)Libya | Partial only | 11:33:58Africa/Tripoli | 152.2 km | Not stored | Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ)13 km straight-line |
| Qasr LibyaLibya | 3m 34s | 11:33:05Africa/Tripoli | 103.3 km | Not stored | Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ)55 km straight-line |
| Slonta Rock CarvingsLibya | 3m 07s | 11:33:47Africa/Tripoli | 109.4 km | Not stored | Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ)32 km straight-line |
| Benghazi CathedralLibya | 6m 09s | 11:30:52Africa/Tripoli | 0.6 km | Not stored | Benina International Airport (BEN)20 km straight-line |
| Tobruk War CemeteryLibya | Partial only | 11:38:46Africa/Tripoli | 149.4 km | Not stored | Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ)205 km straight-line |
| Balagrae (Al Bayda)Libya | Partial only | 11:33:38Africa/Tripoli | 129.6 km | Not stored | Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ)20 km straight-line |
| Sahaba MosqueLibya | Partial only | 11:35:25Africa/Tripoli | 164.2 km | Not stored | Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ)64 km straight-line |
| Giarabub MosqueLibya | 5m 38s | 11:42:31Africa/Tripoli | 57.8 km | Not stored | Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ)418 km straight-line |
| Arch of Marcus AureliusLibya | Partial only | 11:16:46Africa/Tripoli | 126.3 km | Not stored | Mitiga International Airport (MJI)11 km straight-line |
Continue along the path
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.