When will the 'eclipse of the century' occur?

The total solar eclipse, often called the 'eclipse of the century,' will occur on August 2, 2027.

How long will the total eclipse on August 2, 2027, last?

At its longest point, totality will last 6 minutes and 23 seconds, with some landmarks experiencing six minutes or more of darkness.

Where will the eclipse on August 2, 2027, be visible?

The eclipse will be visible in southern Europe, northern Africa, and the Middle East, including locations such as the Rock of Gibraltar, Tangier, and Luxor.

What is an annular solar eclipse?

An annular eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly in front of the Sun but is too far from Earth to completely cover the solar disk, leaving a bright ring of light around the Moon's silhouette.

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After Yesterday's Eclipse, the 'Eclipse of the Century' Arrives: Skies Will Darken Over Gibraltar and Luxor

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2027 brings two spectacular solar eclipses, with the one on August 2 lasting an incredible 6 minutes and 23 seconds, reports Space.com.

Summary

Yesterday, August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse was visible over Greenland, Iceland, and Spain.
On February 6, 2027, an annular 'ring of fire' eclipse will be visible in Chile, Argentina, and West Africa.
On August 2, 2027, the 'eclipse of the century' arrives with totality lasting up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds over southern Europe, northern Africa, and the Middle East.

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Astronomy enthusiasts enjoyed a total solar eclipse yesterday, August 12, 2026, which crossed parts of Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, while a partial eclipse was visible across much of Europe and northwestern Africa, according to Space.com. Those left wanting more won't have to wait long, as 2027 brings two exceptional eclipses.

The first is an annular solar eclipse, known as the 'ring of fire,' which will occur on February 6, 2027. It will be visible in parts of Chile, Argentina, and coastal regions of West Africa, with the partial phase visible in South America and West Africa, reports Space.com.

The Eclipse of the Century

But the real attraction arrives on August 2, 2027, six months after the annular eclipse. The Moon's shadow will sweep across southern Europe, northern Africa, and the Middle East, marking one of the longest total solar eclipses of this century. At its longest point, totality will last an extraordinary 6 minutes and 23 seconds, more than twice as long as many other total eclipses, highlights Space.com.

The New York Times adds that skies will darken for six minutes or more over landmarks such as the Rock of Gibraltar, the kasbah in Tangier, and the temples of Luxor in Egypt. Many eclipse chasers are already planning trips to witness this event, which they call the 'eclipse of the century.'

Why This Eclipse Is Special

The combination of a long duration of totality and favorable August weather in parts of northern Africa makes this eclipse particularly appealing to observers. Space.com notes that now is the ideal time to start planning travel for those wanting to experience this celestial spectacle, and the outlet offers travel tips and a list of 10 unforgettable tours for eclipse watchers.

Unlike an annular eclipse, where the Moon doesn't fully cover the Sun and leaves a bright ring of light, the total eclipse on August 2, 2027, will plunge observers into complete darkness in the middle of the day for over six minutes.