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Total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, will last up to 6 minutes 23 seconds
A total solar eclipse is due on August 2, 2027, when the Moon will cover the Sun for people in its path.
The path will cross parts of southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, including Spain, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
At its longest point, totality is expected to last up to 6 minutes 23 seconds, making it an unusually long eclipse.
A partial eclipse will be visible in a wider area, but Indonesia is outside both viewing areas for the 2027 eclipses.
The Moon blocks the Sun during a total eclipse because it appears large enough from Earth to cover the Sun’s disc.
Viewers must use special eclipse glasses or another safe viewing method when looking at the Sun.
A total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, is expected to last up to 6 minutes 23 seconds at its peak.
The path of totality will cross southern Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and East Africa.
Luxor, Egypt, is identified as a main viewing location, while cities including Cádiz, Tangier and Jeddah are also along the path.
Indonesia will be outside the viewing area, including the area where a partial eclipse could be seen.
Observers are advised to use special eclipse glasses or another safe method to view the Sun.
- Who
- People along the eclipse path will be able to see totality; Indonesia is outside the viewing area.
- What
- A total solar eclipse, with peak totality lasting up to 6 minutes 23 seconds.
- When
- August 2, 2027.
- Where
- The path crosses southern Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and East Africa.
- Why
- The Moon will pass in front of the Sun and completely cover its disc for observers in the path of totality.
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The first partial phase is scheduled to begin globally.
The first total phase is scheduled to begin.
The global eclipse is scheduled to reach its peak.
The last total phase is scheduled to end.
The last partial phase is scheduled to end.
- Maximum peak totality
- 6 minutes 23 seconds
- Date
- August 2, 2027
- Main viewing location
- Luxor, Egypt
- Path width
- Up to 258 kilometres
- Indonesia
- Outside the viewing area, including for the partial eclipse