Solar Eclipse 2027 in Benghazi, Libya
Total August 2, 2027
On August 2, 2027, Benghazi will experience a total solar eclipse with 100.00% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse occurs at 11:30 local time, with the sun 68° above the SE horizon. Totality lasts 6m 13s, during which the solar corona and bright stars become visible. The August 2, 2027 eclipse offers up to 6 minutes 22 seconds of totality at greatest eclipse — the longest land totality between 1991 and 2114. Use Heliora to preview the eclipse from any vantage point — see the sun's exact position, the duration of each phase, and how the sky changes around you. All times computed from a precision astronomical engine.
See exactly what the August 2, 2027 eclipse will look like from Benghazi — sun position, peak altitude, and a 3D sky simulation from any vantage point you pick
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the solar eclipse in Benghazi?
- The partial phase begins at 10:10 local time. Maximum eclipse is at 11:30.
- Will the total eclipse be visible from Benghazi?
- Yes, Benghazi is within the path of totality. The sun will be completely obscured for 6m 13s — one of the longest totalities of this century.
- Do I need special glasses?
- Yes — ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses are required during partial phases. Only during totality can you look without protection.
- How high will the sun be during the eclipse in Benghazi?
- The sun will be at 68° altitude at maximum eclipse, toward the SE. The sun will be high in the sky, so terrain blocking is unlikely to be a concern.
- How long is the August 2, 2027 eclipse?
- From Benghazi, totality lasts 6m 13s. At greatest eclipse over Egypt, the August 2, 2027 totality reaches 6 minutes 22 seconds — the longest totality on land for 123 years (1991–2114).