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Libya Total
Solar Eclipse
Itinerary
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Day
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Wed, March 29
B/L/D
Libyan Desert Eclipse! |
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After
breakfast, we’ll begin our countdown to totality. There will be plenty of
refreshments available throughout the day.
After the eclipse, join your guide for a nature walk in the desert. |
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FIRST
CONTACT |
(partial eclipse
begins) |
11:08:40 a.m.
(Local Time) |
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SECOND
CONTACT
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(totality begins) |
12:26:49
p.m. |
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THIRD
CONTACT |
(totality ends) |
12:30:52
p.m. |
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FOURTH
CONTACT |
(partial eclipse
ends) |
1:50:12 p.m. |
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Duration of totality:
4 minutes,
3 seconds
Sun Altitude during totality:
62.4o |
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Libya Weather Prospects |
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by
Jay Anderson, Eclipse
Meteorologist
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The weather prospects south of Jalu in the Libyan Desert are among the
finest on the eclipse track. Weather systems travelling along the
Mediterranean coast seldom have an influence this far inland, and
the occasional cloud is usually associated
with weak cold fronts that pass quickly. Even
the legendary Saharan dust storms are likely to be muted when
compared to coastal locations, as the strongest winds with the
cold fronts tend to remain north of Jalu. |
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Day
6
Thu, March 30
B/L/D
Eclipse Camp - Tripoli |
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After
breakfast, we’ll drive to a nearby airport and board a privately chartered
aircraft for the non-stop flight back to Tripoli. This afternoon, we’ll
visit local sites in the city. |
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Overnight:
Al Wahat Hotel, Tripoli
(2 nights)
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Day
7
Fri, March 31
B/L/D
Tripoli |
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Join us for a full day exploration of Tripoli to see its
famous medina (old city), one of the best classical sites along the entire
Mediterranean. The basic street plan was laid out in the Roman period,
when the first fortified wall was constructed. Subsequent ramparts and
fortifications were added over the centuries to protect from many
invasions.
We’ll also visit the Red
Castle fortress, which represented the seat of power until the 20th
century. Dominating the skyline of Tripoli, this massive structure
comprises a labyrinth of courtyards, alleyways and houses built up over
the centuries displaying the art and architecture of all the former
rulers. This evening, join us for a farewell dinner. |
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Day 8 Sat, April 1
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Depart Tripoli |
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After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your
flight home, or you may join our Libyan Desert 4x4 Adventure:
Dunes, Desert, Mountains, Oases and Rock Art. Contact TravelQuest for details. |
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NOTE: Exact hotels and activities may
vary to make the most of local conditions. |
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