2027 Total Solar Eclipse: When Day Turns to Night for Over Six Minutes
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Khalid Al Mansoor
- . January 30, 2026
- . Update: January 30, 2026 5:02 pm
It will be one of the most magnificent astronomical events of the century as the 2027 Total Solar Eclipse takes place. On August 2, 2027, many people will see what it is like to have no daylight at all as the moon will completely cover the sun in certain areas during a period of over six minutes. The 2027 total solar eclipse will be observable in the regions of southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East and will be relatively accessible, unlike most eclipses. The Totality of the Solar Eclipse is scheduled to take place in 2027, and scientists, skywatchers, as well as travelers are already planning the rare lack of light and long periods of darkness. The 2027 Total Solar Eclipse has a long period and a definite geographic path, and therefore, it is likely to capture the attention of people around the world as well as spur eclipse tours.
Time and Place of Visibility of the Eclipse
The 2027 Total Solar Eclipse will start at the Atlantic Ocean and travel eastwards through Spain, Egypt, Libya, and Saudi Arabia. Luxor in Egypt is one of the cities that are almost at the center of the line, and it will have the longest totality time of approximately 6 minutes and 23 seconds. This means that the 2027 Total Solar Eclipse is among the longest in the 21st century. The 2027 Total Solar Eclipse will provide the observers with the once-in-a-lifetime experience they will never forget, as safe viewing equipment will enable them to observe the corona of the sun and turn the midday skies into the night.
