Solar Eclipse 2027: Your Guide to the Best Viewing Locations
- Astro Trails
- Nov 26
- 3 min read
The 2027 total solar eclipse is set to be one of the most extraordinary celestial events of the century. With an incredible maximum totality of 6 minutes 23 seconds, the eclipse shadow will sweep across parts of North Africa and the Middle East on 2 August 2027, offering exceptional viewing opportunities in some of the world’s most dramatic landscapes.
For travellers, photographers, astronomers and eclipse chasers, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. As specialists in eclipse travel, Astro Trails has been studying this event for years.
Why the 2027 Eclipse Is So Remarkable
The 2027 eclipse stands out for several reasons:
This will be the longest total solar eclipse of your lifetime
The next longest total eclipse will not occur until 2186
A high-elevation Sun — superb for photography and scientific observation
Ideal climate zones, including some of the Earth’s driest desert regions
A path that passes through Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Yemen
Very few eclipses combine long totality, excellent weather prospects and such iconic surroundings.
The eclipse also presents an opportunity for many thousands of citizen scientists to observe and record the event across a wide region.
Where Totality Will Be Visible
On 2 August 2027, the path of totality will cross:
Morocco
Algeria
Tunisia
Libya
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Yemen
These regions experience extremely low cloud cover in August, making this eclipse one of the most reliable for clear-sky viewing.
Top Places to Watch the Eclipse
We’ve prepared a detailed breakdown of the most promising observation sites along the path of totality — including climate data, solar elevation angles and accessibility notes.
Explore the full Eclipse 2027 Observation Sites Guide
Here’s a quick snapshot of a few highlights:
Morocco
See the eclipse from a beautiful coastal location and enjoy a tour of this colourful country.
Luxor, Egypt
The longest duration of totality — a city on the Nile with deep connections to ancient civilisations.
Siwa Oasis
Egypt’s remote Western Desert offers quiet isolation and a virtually guaranteed clear sky.
Tunisia
Viewing near the coast on the edge of the Sahara Desert.
Red Sea Coast
A luxury resort region with cool sea breezes, dramatic horizons and excellent reef snorkelling.
What About Weather & Visibility?
The 2027 eclipse is perfectly placed for great viewing thanks to:
Very low average cloud cover
Dry desert climate zones
High atmospheric stability
Low humidity across much of the path
Solar eclipse weather expert Jay Anderson summarises it beautifully:
“Cloud cover for this eclipse is among the lowest I’ve analysed over the last 45 years, and it’s easy to lose sight of that when the detailed statistics are inspected up close. Just about anywhere will present a good to excellent opportunity to see this event and bathe in over 6 minutes of totality. Dust is a threat in most areas, but only an occasional serious problem. If you want a guarantee, I’d suggest Siwa Oasis or the Bahariya Oasis (Batwi), both in Egypt, which have almost no prospect of cloud and seem to be relatively immune from dust storms. Benghazi similarly looks like a very good site.”
Why Travel With Eclipse Specialists?
With decades of experience organising eclipse journeys around the world, Astro Trails offers:
Observation sites selected using scientific analysis
Local logistics timed precisely around the eclipse
On-site astronomer support
Guidance for photographers and first-time observers
A safe, well-planned environment to enjoy the event
A Note on Early Planning
Given the global interest in the 2027 eclipse, many people will want to be in the very best viewing locations — meaning early planning is essential. There are also many wonderful highlights for travellers to enjoy along the track, and a carefully designed itinerary is the easiest way to experience them in comfort.
Final Thoughts
Whether you're an experienced eclipse chaser or preparing for your first totality, the solar eclipse 2027 promises an unforgettable experience. With expert guidance, carefully selected observation sites and decades of eclipse-travel expertise, Astro Trails is ready to help you witness this remarkable event.