2027 Total Solar Eclipse Will Bring Up to 6 Minutes 22 Seconds of Darkness Across a 10-Country Track

Overview

• The eclipse occurs on August 2, 2027, with totality confined to a central band roughly 258 kilometers wide.
• NASA projects the path will run for more than 15,000 kilometers through Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia.
• Maximum totality is expected to reach about 6 minutes 22 seconds at select locations, making it among the longest on land this century.
• Regions outside the narrow track will see a partial eclipse across parts of Europe, Africa and Asia, while top totality viewing spots include Tarifa in Spain, Tunisia’s coast and Luxor in Egypt.
• Reports debunk viral claims of worldwide darkness and note another 2027 solar event is a partial on September 21, with eye safety emphasized using certified solar filters or indirect viewing methods.