Earth Plunged Into Darkness For Six Minutes
Mark Your Calendars
A rare total solar eclipse will occur on August 2, 2027, and won’t happen again for nearly a century. During a total eclipse, the moon fully blocks the sun, plunging daytime into darkness.
A Record-Breaking Eclipse
This event will reach “totality at six minutes and twenty-three seconds,” making it the longest complete solar eclipse since 1991. Meteorologist Jean Meeus noted, “The longest complete eclipse that may occur is seven minutes and thirty-one seconds,” so this one is especially notable.
Best Viewing Location
Nicknamed the “Great North African Eclipse,” the best spot to witness it is Luxor, Egypt, where the eclipse will last longest. “Luxor is going to be the best place to see it in the globe.”
Wider Visibility
Millions in North Africa and parts of Southern Europe, including Gibraltar, will have views. A partial eclipse will also darken skies in other areas, though it won’t match the full spectacle.
