Overview
- NASA’s newly published maps trace a narrow path of totality across southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, from Spain and Morocco through Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt into Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the Horn of Africa.
- Peak darkness will occur over southern Egypt near Luxor and Aswan, where totality is forecast at about 6 minutes 22 seconds, with some outlets reporting 6 minutes 23 seconds.
- The track is roughly 258 kilometers wide, extends about 15,227 kilometers over Earth’s surface and covers an area near 2.5 million square kilometers.
- Only observers within the path will experience totality, while surrounding regions will see a partial eclipse, with online streams offered for those who cannot travel.
- NASA advises ISO 12312-2 certified solar filters for viewing except during the brief phase of totality when the Sun’s bright face is completely covered.