0135.48° N / 6.47° E5m 20sOF TOTALITYAlgeria / Ancient wonders
Timgad
Discover the surviving street grid and monuments of an ancient Roman city.
30 km from centrelineSun 51.19°
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0135.48° N / 6.47° E5m 20sOF TOTALITY
0235.06° N / 6.17° E5m 25sOF TOTALITYAlgeria / Nature & remote
Ghoufi Canyon
A dramatic canyon in the Aurès region. Assess the terrain horizon and local access carefully.
21 km from centrelineSun 50.98°
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0325.70° N / 32.64° E6m 21sOF TOTALITYEgypt / Ancient wonders
Luxor
Explore the Nile and the monuments of ancient Thebes, with a long stretch of totality.
15 km from centrelineSun 81.76°
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0429.20° N / 25.52° E5m 29sOF TOTALITYEgypt / Nature & remote
Siwa Oasis
An oasis and historic settlement in Egypt’s Western Desert, far from the main Nile travel route.
65 km from centrelineSun 75.50°
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0526.14° N / 32.67° E6m 14sOF TOTALITYEgypt / Ancient wonders
Dendera
The temple complex near Qena offers another base for exploring the Nile valley eclipse corridor.
27 km from centrelineSun 81.37°
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0626.18° N / 31.92° E6m 21sOF TOTALITYEgypt / Ancient wonders
Abydos
Explore the area around the Temple of Seti I and a long period of totality.
13 km from centrelineSun 81.52°
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0725.72° N / 32.66° E6m 21sOF TOTALITYEgypt / Ancient Temple
Karnak Temple Complex
Ancient Temple in Egypt. Use the calculated eclipse circumstances to compare this location, then check access locally.
12 km from centrelineSun 81.74°
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0825.70° N / 32.64° E6m 21sOF TOTALITYEgypt / Ancient Temple
Luxor Temple
Ancient Temple in Egypt. Use the calculated eclipse circumstances to compare this location, then check access locally.
15 km from centrelineSun 81.76°
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0925.74° N / 32.60° E6m 21sOF TOTALITYEgypt / UNESCO World Heritage
Valley of the Kings
UNESCO World Heritage in Egypt. Use the calculated eclipse circumstances to compare this location, then check access locally.
13 km from centrelineSun 81.74°
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1027.74° N / 30.84° E5m 23sOF TOTALITYEgypt / Archaeological Museum
Mallawi Museum
Regional archaeology museum in Mallawi, Minya Governorate, with finds from Hermopolis and Tuna al-Gabal. Its collections include ancient Egyptian and Graeco-Roman antiquities. A cultural stop to combine with nearby archaeological sites; confirm museum access and eclipse-day arrangements locally.
69 km from centrelineSun 79.97°
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1126.56° N / 31.71° E6m 22sOF TOTALITYEgypt / Archaeological Museum
Sohag National Museum
Also known as Suhag National Museum, this Nile-side museum explores the archaeology of Sohag and Upper Egypt, including ancient rulers, beliefs and daily life. Combine a visit with the region's temples and monasteries. Confirm museum access and eclipse-day arrangements locally.
9 km from centrelineSun 81.18°
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1225.70° N / 32.64° E6m 21sOF TOTALITYEgypt / Archaeological Museum
Mummification Museum
Museum on Luxor's Nile corniche explaining ancient Egyptian mummification through tools, canopic jars, coffins, amulets and mummified remains. This is a separate museum from Luxor Museum farther north. Confirm museum access and eclipse-day arrangements locally.
14 km from centrelineSun 81.76°
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1325.46° N / 30.55° EPartial eclipseAT THIS LOCATIONEgypt / Archaeological Museum
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.
158 km from centrelineSun 82.28°
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1427.16° N / 33.82° EPartial eclipseAT THIS LOCATIONEgypt / Archaeological Museum
Hurghada Museum
Archaeology museum in Hurghada with displays exploring beauty in Egyptian civilisation, from ancient Egyptian and Graeco-Roman objects to Coptic, Islamic and modern heritage. Partial eclipse only at the museum; a cultural stop for a Red Sea itinerary, with a separate journey required to reach totality.
186 km from centrelineSun 80.05°
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1524.08° N / 32.89° EPartial eclipseAT THIS LOCATIONEgypt / Archaeological Museum
Nubian Museum
Museum in Aswan devoted to Nubia's archaeology, history and living cultural heritage, developed following the international campaign to safeguard Nubian monuments. Partial eclipse only at the museum; a cultural stop before or after travelling to a viewing location inside totality.
145 km from centrelineSun 82.93°
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1626.11° N / 34.28° E2m 21sOF TOTALITYEgypt / Coptic Orthodox Church
El Quseir Coptic Church (St Mary & St Barbara)
The Coptic Orthodox church of St Mary and St Barbara in El Quseir, on Egypt's Red Sea coast. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and the martyr St Barbara, it serves the local Coptic community. Confirm visitor access locally and respect services; the map pin identifies the church building, not a confirmed eclipse-viewing area.
120 km from centrelineSun 80.60°
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1736.14° N / 5.35° W4m 27sOF TOTALITYGibraltar / Natural Wonder
Rock of Gibraltar
Natural Wonder in Gibraltar (UK). Use the calculated eclipse circumstances to compare this location, then check access locally.
48 km from centrelineSun 38.40°
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1836.11° N / 5.34° W4m 31sOF TOTALITYGibraltar / Historic Lighthouse
Europa Point Lighthouse
Historic Lighthouse in Gibraltar (UK). Use the calculated eclipse circumstances to compare this location, then check access locally.
45 km from centrelineSun 38.41°
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1932.64° N / 14.29° EPartial eclipseAT THIS LOCATIONLibya / UNESCO World Heritage
Leptis Magna
UNESCO World Heritage in Libya. Use the calculated eclipse circumstances to compare this location, then check access locally.
125 km from centrelineSun 61.13°
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2035.78° N / 5.81° W4m 50sOF TOTALITYMorocco / Coast & cities
Tangier
A historic port overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, close to the eclipse centreline.
10 km from centrelineSun 37.93°
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2135.79° N / 5.92° W4m 49sOF TOTALITYMorocco / Nature & remote
Cape Spartel
A headland west of Tangier with Atlantic views and a historic lighthouse.
11 km from centrelineSun 37.81°
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2221.54° N / 39.17° E5m 56sOF TOTALITYSaudi Arabia / Coast & cities
Jeddah
A Red Sea gateway, with the historic streets of Al-Balad and coastal viewpoints to explore.
39 km from centrelineSun 76.39°
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2311.28° N / 49.18° E4m 00sOF TOTALITYSomalia / Coast & cities
Bosaso
A Gulf of Aden port near the eastern part of the land route. Read current official travel advice first.
90 km from centrelineSun 57.79°
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2436.53° N / 6.29° W2m 54sOF TOTALITYSpain / Coast & cities
Cádiz
An Atlantic peninsula of sea walls, old streets and open horizons.
95 km from centrelineSun 37.42°
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2536.01° N / 5.60° W4m 39sOF TOTALITYSpain / Coast & cities
Tarifa
Stand at the meeting of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, across the strait from Morocco.
35 km from centrelineSun 38.14°
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2636.09° N / 5.77° W4m 30sOF TOTALITYSpain / Ancient wonders
Baelo Claudia
Roman ruins beside the coast at Bolonia. Check site access and opening arrangements before travelling.
44 km from centrelineSun 37.96°
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2734.74° N / 10.76° E5m 40sOF TOTALITYTunisia / Coast & cities
Sfax
Combine a walled medina and Mediterranean coast with a substantial period of totality.
19 km from centrelineSun 56.18°
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2835.30° N / 10.71° E4m 25sOF TOTALITYTunisia / Ancient wonders
El Jem
A monumental Roman amphitheatre. A nearby open site may offer a clearer view than inside the monument.
79 km from centrelineSun 55.88°
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2915.37° N / 44.19° E2m 18sOF TOTALITYYemen / Historic places
Sana’a
A highland city on the eclipse route. Read current official travel advice before considering a visit.
119 km from centrelineSun 66.94°
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