2027 Total Solar Eclipse Will Cross Egypt and Last More Than Six Minutes | Ukraine news

For a few extraordinary minutes, darkness will fall across ancient landmarks as the Moon stages one of the decade’s most anticipated celestial events.

The total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, promises to be one of the most spectacular astronomical events for the current generation. At the best locations along the path of totality, the Moon will completely cover the Sun for more than six minutes – an exceptionally long duration for such a phenomenon.

Where the 2027 Total Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible

The path of totality will stretch across several countries in Europe, Africa, and Asia. According to the National Solar Observatory, residents and visitors in the following areas will be able to see the total phase:

• southern Spain;
• Gibraltar;
• Morocco;
• Algeria;
• Tunisia;
• Libya;
• Egypt;
• Saudi Arabia;
• Somalia;
• Yemen.

The Moon’s shadow will pass over famous historical and cultural sites. In particular, the total solar eclipse will cover the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, the area around the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, and Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

Most of the route passes through desert regions, where August typically brings weather favorable for astronomical observations. This could make the 2027 eclipse especially appealing to those hoping to witness the total phase.

Where the Partial Eclipse Will Be Visible

Residents of nearly all of Europe, much of Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia will be able to observe the partial phase. The event will also be visible in eastern Canada and the northern part of the U.S. state of Maine.

When the Next Total Eclipse Will Occur in the United States

The next total solar eclipse in the United States after the 2027 event will take place on March 30, 2033. Its total phase will last 2 minutes and 37 seconds, but the path of totality will pass only through Alaska.

In the contiguous United States, the next total eclipse will be visible on August 22, 2044. At that time, the total phase will be accessible only in North Dakota and Montana.

An even larger event for the United States is expected on August 12, 2045. The path of totality will cross the following states:

• California;
• Nevada;
• Utah;
• Colorado;
• Kansas;
• Oklahoma;
• Arkansas;
• Mississippi;
• Alabama;
• Florida.

A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the rest of the country that day.

Other Major Total Solar Eclipses in the Coming Years

After the 2027 eclipse, several other major total solar eclipses will occur around the world:

• July 22, 2028 – in Australia and New Zealand;
• November 25, 2030 – in Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Lesotho, and Australia;
• March 20, 2034 – in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Sudan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and China;
• September 2, 2035 – in China, North Korea, South Korea, and Japan;
• July 13, 2037 – in Australia and New Zealand;
• December 26, 2038 – in Australia and New Zealand.

Because the path of totality is always narrow, accommodation near its route often becomes scarce well before the event itself. The eclipse of August 2, 2027, stands out not only for its duration but also because it will pass over a number of iconic locations, making it one of the decade’s most significant astronomical events.