The 2027 total solar eclipse will plunge these 10 ancient Egyptian temples and monuments into darkness
The "eclipse of the century" will plunge some of ancient Egypt's most spectacular sites into darkness on Aug. 2, 2027. These temples, tombs and monuments are inside the path of totality.
The total solar eclipse of August 2, 2027, will briefly plunge 10 ancient Egyptian temples and monuments into darkness. The path of totality runs just a few miles east of Luxor, the religious and political capital of ancient Egypt's Middle and New Kingdoms. Luxor, with a population of 285,000, will be the focal point for eclipse enthusiasts drawn by the predicted 0% cloud cover and the 6-minute 19-second duration of totality.
However, witnessing totality at any major temple is likely to be difficult. Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, and the Valley of the Kings are the four ancient sites most likely to host visitors during the eclipse. The Pyramids of Giza and Abu Simbel, though not in the path of totality, will experience a 95% and 92% partial solar eclipse respectively.
Notably, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the best-suited locations for eclipse viewing, offers expansive terraces but little shade, making it the least practical option.
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