2027 total solar eclipse at Mountain of the Dead
Ancient Tombs in Egypt. Use the calculated eclipse circumstances to compare this location, then check access locally.
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Historical eclipse-season weather
2016–2025 · 26 July – 9 August · 150 daily observations.
9.9% average daily cloud; 9.6% median. 97% of sampled days had mean cloud cover at or below 20%.
Daily mean temperature 31.2°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:
- Mersa Matruh International Airport (MUH) · Egypt · 286 km. Major airport.
- El Alamein International Airport (DBB) · Egypt · 341 km. Major airport.
- Alexandria International Airport (HBE) · Egypt · 445 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.
- Siwa Oasis · 5m 29s totality · 2 km away
- Fortress of Shali · 5m 29s totality · 1 km away
- Oracle Temple of Amun (Siwa Oasis) · 5m 31s totality · 2 km away
- Cleopatra's Pool · 5m 29s totality · 2 km away
- Giarabub Mosque · 5m 38s totality · 114 km away
Sources & method: eclipse calculations, weather and catalogue limitations