UpToWhereEclipse 2027 in Mers el Kebir: how long does totality last?
Mers el Kebir sits in the deepest part of the shadow this eclipse casts anywhere on Earth: totality here lasts 5m 8s, within reach of the 6m23s maximum over Upper Egypt that makes this the longest eclipse over land this century. Nowhere in Europe gets five minutes; this stretch of the path is where 2027 gives the most.
Inside the path of totalityThe sky over Mers el Kebir, 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 | 08:44:21 |
| Totality begins | 09:50:55 |
| Maximum | 09:53:29 |
| Totality ends | 09:56:03 |
| Partial ends | 11:09:11 |
All times are local for Africa/Algiers (UTC+1) on eclipse day.
Where exactly should you stand in Mers el Kebir?
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 →Frequently asked questions
Will the 2027 eclipse be total in Mers el Kebir?
Yes. Mers el Kebir is inside the path of totality on 2 August 2027, and totality lasts 5m 8s, from 09:50:55 to 09:56:03 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Mers el Kebir?
Maximum eclipse is at 09:53:29 local time (Africa/Algiers). The partial phase begins at 08:44:21 and ends at 11:09:11.
Will terrain block the view?
Almost certainly not. The Sun is 43.3° 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.