What the 2027 eclipse looks like in Oran
Oran is a published Algerian city inside totality. It provides a major western Algeria reference point for comparing the eclipse farther east from Morocco.
A large coastal city gives the path database a practical urban anchor and helps users compare totality duration, Sun geometry and mobility across North Africa.
Oran eclipse times and circumstances
The table below uses the published reference coordinate, not a city-wide average. Times are shown in UTC so the underlying calculation stays unambiguous. Convert the UTC times to the observing location’s local timezone before the event; the underlying astronomical calculation stays the same.
| Eclipse type | total |
|---|---|
| Obscuration at maximum | 100.0% |
| Partial eclipse begins | 07:44:22 UTC |
| Totality begins | 08:50:55 UTC |
| Maximum eclipse | 08:53:30 UTC |
| Totality ends | 08:56:06 UTC |
| Partial eclipse ends | 10:09:14 UTC |
| Totality duration | 5m 11s |
| Sun altitude at maximum | 43.4° |
| Sun azimuth at maximum | 99.3° |
| Distance from modelled centerline | 2.0 km |
Historical August climate around Oran
Historical climate helps compare destinations before a useful eclipse-day forecast exists. Eclipse Wayfinder uses the same August 2001–2025 NASA POWER climatology period for every published location, so the comparison window stays consistent.
Oran historical climate snapshot
The solar clarity proxy compares all-sky surface solar energy with the modeled clear-sky value for the same NASA POWER grid. It is a long-term planning indicator, not the probability of a cloud-free eclipse.
| Solar clarity proxy | 93.1% |
|---|---|
| All-sky solar energy | 6.67 kWh/m²/day |
| Clear-sky solar energy | 7.16 kWh/m²/day |
| August mean temperature | 27.7°C |
| August mean relative humidity | 56% |
Oran climate planning scores
NASA POWER August 2001–2025. Scores are planning proxies, not an eclipse-day forecast.
Should you stay in Oran or move?
Static accessibility scores cannot capture future border rules, transport disruptions or hotel availability. Those conditions must be checked separately from the astronomical result.
Use the city calculation as a baseline, then compare alternative coordinates if you are able to move deeper into the path or toward better weather closer to the event.
The reference coordinate is about 2.0 km from the modelled centerline. Path depth matters because totality duration generally grows as you move away from an edge and toward the center, although the best real-world site can still depend on weather and access.
What to compare before choosing an observing site
For Oran, useful comparison targets include Tangier, Sfax, Luxor. Compare the exact eclipse duration, Sun altitude, path margin, structural access, lodging depth and historical climate when available. Keep live road conditions, border rules and weather forecasts separate because they can change.
- Totality duration: how long the Sun is completely covered at the exact coordinate.
- Path margin: how far the location sits from the approximate edge of totality.
- Sun geometry: altitude and azimuth at maximum eclipse, useful for local horizon planning.
- Relocation flexibility: whether you can move if a later cloud forecast favors another part of the path.
- Local obstructions: buildings, terrain and trees are site-level issues and are not captured by the city reference coordinate.
How accurate are these Oran eclipse calculations?
Eclipse Wayfinder calculates local circumstances with Astronomy Engine and validates the event geometry against NASA eclipse references. The city coordinate is visible because a single “Oran time” can hide meaningful differences across a metropolitan area. Near the path edge, lunar mountains can also shift the true totality limit by kilometres, so the site does not recommend observing directly on a mathematical boundary.
Read the calculation methodology and data sources for the model, validation and climate rules.
Common planning questions
Is Oran in totality in 2027?
Yes at the Oran reference coordinate.
Does Oran have one fixed eclipse duration?
No. The duration changes with the exact observing coordinate.
Can I use this page as travel advice?
No. It provides astronomy and structural planning information, not live border, security or transport guidance.
What should I compare with Oran?
Tangier and Sfax are useful regional comparison points, while Luxor shows the trade-off against much longer totality farther east.
Authoritative planning sources
Use Eclipse Wayfinder for location comparison, then check the underlying references. NASA publishes the August 2, 2027 path data, while the American Astronomical Society maintains practical eclipse eye-safety guidance.