UpToWhereEclipse 2027 in Maţāy: how long does totality last?
Maţāy is inside the band, but only just: totality lasts 42s. Near the limit the duration falls away very fast, so a short drive toward the centre of the band is worth more here than almost anything else you could do.
Inside the path of totalityThe sky over Maţāy, second by second
Drag through the eclipse, or press play. Every time, position and darkness level is computed for this exact spot.
Disc sizes are exaggerated so you can see the geometry; the track, the times and the darkness curve are computed from the eclipse elements for this exact point.
Local times
| Partial begins | 11:33:26 |
| Totality begins | 12:56:52 |
| Maximum | 12:57:14 |
| Totality ends | 12:57:35 |
| Partial ends | 14:18:31 |
All times are local for Africa/Cairo (UTC+3) on eclipse day.
Where exactly should you stand in Maţāy?
Line the eclipsed Sun up with a ridge, a tower or a person, and get the spot to stand on and the second it happens.
Open the planner →Nearest spot with longer totality
Samālūţ is about 14 km away and gets 2m 55s. Samālūţ →
Frequently asked questions
Will the 2027 eclipse be total in Maţāy?
Yes. Maţāy is inside the path of totality on 2 August 2027, and totality lasts 42s, from 12:56:52 to 12:57:35 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Maţāy?
Maximum eclipse is at 12:57:14 local time (Africa/Cairo). The partial phase begins at 11:33:26 and ends at 14:18:31.
Will terrain block the view?
Almost certainly not. The Sun is 79.3° above the horizon here at maximum, so an obstruction would have to be extraordinarily close and tall. That was the decisive question for the 2026 eclipse, when the Sun was nearly setting, and it will be again for the January 2028 annular eclipse.