Monday 2 August 2027
Destinations
Each sheet gives the eclipse circumstances computed for the site, then general and practical information. Astronomical data, climate statistics and travel information are clearly separated.
How to compare sites objectively: the duration of totality (longer near the central line), the distance to the limits (a margin against uncertainties), the climate statistics for cloud cover, access and services, and the official travel advice. No site is "the best" for everyone.
Sfax
5 min 39 s
Tunisia's second city lies almost on the central line: it is the largest town in the country to enjoy one of the longest totalities.
Total eclipseSidi Bouzid
5 min 31 s
A central Tunisian city very close to the central line, with about five and a half minutes of totality.
Total eclipseSbeitla
5 min 17 s
The Roman city of Sufetula, with its three temples, inside the path with more than five minutes of totality.
Total eclipseGafsa
5 min 09 s
An inland city close to the central line, with more than five minutes of totality.
Total eclipseDjerba
4 min 42 s
The whole island lies inside the path of totality, with durations that vary from about four to almost five minutes depending on where you stand.
Total eclipseEl Jem
4 min 22 s
A Roman amphitheatre listed as a World Heritage site, well inside the path, with more than four minutes of totality.
Total eclipseGabès
4 min 06 s
A coastal oasis city in the southern half of the path, with about four minutes of totality.
Total eclipseMahdia
2 min 45 s
A seaside town near the northern limit of the path, with less than three minutes of totality in the old town.
Total eclipseKairouan
2 min 41 s
A holy city and World Heritage site near the northern limit of the path: totality is short here and lengthens quickly towards the south.
Total eclipseTozeur
1 min 46 s
A Saharan oasis near the southern limit: totality is short in the town, but the mountain oases to the north are well inside the path.
Partial eclipseSousse / Monastir
99.87%
Important: Sousse and Monastir lie just OUTSIDE the path of totality. A short trip south is enough to see the total eclipse.
Partial eclipseTunis
97.0%
The capital sees a deep partial eclipse only (about 97% of the Sun covered). Totality requires travelling about 110 km south.
Comparison table
| Destination | Eclipse | Duration of totality | Start of totality | Clear sky at 10:00* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sfax | Total eclipse | 5 min 39 s | 10:08:49 | 89% |
| Sidi Bouzid | Total eclipse | 5 min 31 s | 10:06:35 | 89% |
| Sbeitla | Total eclipse | 5 min 17 s | 10:06:02 | 86% |
| Gafsa | Total eclipse | 5 min 09 s | 10:05:43 | 90% |
| Djerba | Total eclipse | 4 min 42 s | 10:09:46 | 89% |
| El Jem | Total eclipse | 4 min 22 s | 10:09:13 | 90% |
| Gabès | Total eclipse | 4 min 06 s | 10:08:42 | 87% |
| Mahdia | Total eclipse | 2 min 45 s | 10:10:34 | 88% |
| Kairouan | Total eclipse | 2 min 41 s | 10:08:53 | 85% |
| Tozeur | Total eclipse | 1 min 46 s | 10:06:24 | 91% |
| Sousse / Monastir | Partial eclipse | — | — | 88% |
| Tunis | Partial eclipse | — | — | 83% |