UpToWhereEclipse 2027 in Sidi Moussa: how long does totality last?
Sidi Moussa is inside the band, but only just: totality lasts 1m 7s. 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 Sidi Moussa, 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 | 08:48:13 |
| Totality begins | 09:58:24 |
| Maximum | 09:58:57 |
| Totality ends | 09:59:31 |
| Partial ends | 11:15:43 |
All times are local for Africa/Algiers (UTC+1) on eclipse day.
Where exactly should you stand in Sidi Moussa?
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
Ouled Slama Fouaga is about 7 km away and gets 2m 0s. Ouled Slama Fouaga →
Frequently asked questions
Will the 2027 eclipse be total in Sidi Moussa?
Yes. Sidi Moussa is inside the path of totality on 2 August 2027, and totality lasts 1m 7s, from 09:58:24 to 09:59:31 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Sidi Moussa?
Maximum eclipse is at 09:58:57 local time (Africa/Algiers). The partial phase begins at 08:48:13 and ends at 11:15:43.
Will terrain block the view?
Almost certainly not. The Sun is 47.2° 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.