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A total solar eclipse will last up to 6 minutes 23 seconds in 2027
On 2 August 2027, the Moon will completely cover the Sun along a path crossing the Atlantic, southern Spain, North Africa and parts of the Middle East.
The longest total darkness is expected near Luxor in Egypt, at up to 6 minutes 23 seconds.
The eclipse happens when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun from view for people inside the path of totality.
The 2027 eclipse is expected to be the longest total eclipse visible on land since 1991, and no eclipse of comparable length is expected on Earth before 2114.
Only people in a narrow path will see totality; elsewhere, including France, the eclipse will be partial.
During totality, the Sun’s outer atmosphere, called the corona, can become visible, while the light dims and temperatures may fall.
Certified solar-viewing glasses are needed when looking at the Sun before and after totality, and during a partial eclipse.
A total solar eclipse on 2 August 2027 will last up to 6 minutes 23 seconds in Upper Egypt.
The Moon’s shadow will cross the Atlantic, southern Spain, North Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula.
The longest totality is expected near Luxor, Egypt.
The Moon will be near its closest point to Earth, while the Sun will be near its farthest point, making the eclipse longer.
France will see a partial eclipse, with about half the Sun covered in Paris.
- Who
- People within the eclipse’s path will be able to see it. The longest totality is expected near Luxor, Egypt.
- What
- A total solar eclipse, lasting up to 6 minutes 23 seconds.
- When
- 2 August 2027.
- Where
- The path will cross the Atlantic, southern Spain, North Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula.
- Why
- The Moon will be near its closest point to Earth and the Sun near its farthest point, increasing the duration of totality.
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A comparable total solar eclipse lasted 6 minutes 53 seconds, with its maximum over the Pacific Ocean.
A total solar eclipse crossed northern Spain.
The next eclipse will cross the Atlantic, southern Spain, North Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula.
The sources say an eclipse of comparable length will not occur on Earth before this year.
- Date
- 2 August 2027
- Maximum duration
- 6 minutes 23 seconds
- Peak location
- Upper Egypt, near Luxor
- Eclipse path
- Atlantic, southern Spain, North Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula
- Paris coverage
- About 50% of the Sun; one source gives 51%