Great Total Solar Eclipse 2027
About this event
On August 2, 2027, one of the most magnificent total solar eclipses of the 21st century will sweep across southern Spain, Gibraltar, North Africa, and Egypt, reaching an astounding 6 minutes and 23 seconds of totality over Luxor.
Interesting facts about Great Total Solar Eclipse 2027
With 6 minutes and 23 seconds of totality over Egypt, this will be the second-longest total solar eclipse of the entire 21st century.
The path of totality will cross historic ancient monuments including the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple in Luxor.
In southern Spain, coastal cities like Cadiz, Tarifa, and Malaga will experience up to 4.5 minutes of daytime darkness.
During totality, temperatures drop significantly and bright stars and planets like Venus and Jupiter pop into clear daytime view.
The Sun's ethereal outer atmosphere (the corona) becomes visible to the naked eye exclusively during the minutes of totality.
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