August 2, 2027
On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse sweeps from the Atlantic across southern Spain, North Africa and the Middle East. At its peak over southern Egypt, totality lasts more than six minutes — the longest visible from land between 1991 and 2114 — which is why eclipse-chasers are already planning trips for it.
Where it's visible
The narrow path of totality crosses southern Spain and Gibraltar; North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Sudan); the Arabian Peninsula (Saudi Arabia and Yemen); and the Horn of Africa (Somalia), with the point of greatest eclipse near Luxor in southern Egypt. Far more of Europe, Africa and the Middle East will see a partial eclipse outside that band.
What to expect
Inside the path the Sun is completely hidden for those minutes: the corona blazes out, the sky darkens, bright stars and planets appear, and the desert turns to an eerie twilight. The unusually long duration makes this one of the most spectacular totalities in living memory.
Watching it safely
Because it is a total eclipse, the one naked-eye-safe moment is during totality itself, from inside the path — glasses back on the instant the bright Sun returns. Everywhere else, and at every other time, you need certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses; ordinary sunglasses are never safe.
Common questions
When and where is the 2027 total solar eclipse?
August 2, 2027. The path of totality runs from the Atlantic across southern Spain, North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, with the longest totality — more than six minutes — over southern Egypt.
Why is the 2027 eclipse such a big deal?
Its totality lasts more than six minutes near the point of greatest eclipse in Egypt — the longest visible from land between 1991 and 2114. Long totalities like this are rare, so it's a major target for eclipse travellers.
Do I need eclipse glasses for the 2027 eclipse?
Yes. You can look with the naked eye only during the brief totality, and only from inside the path; for the partial phases, and from everywhere outside the path, certified ISO 12312-2 glasses are essential.
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