On August 2, 2027, Earth will experience a rare celestial spectacle—a total solar eclipse lasting an astonishing six minutes and 23 seconds, the longest in over three decades. During this event, the moon will completely cover the sun, plunging vast areas into daytime darkness.
Dubbed the “Great North African Eclipse,” this phenomenon will be most strikingly visible from Luxor, Egypt, offering the longest totality and some of the most breathtaking views. Beyond Egypt, parts of North Africa and Southern Europe, including Gibraltar and southern Spain, will witness varying durations of total darkness.
In southern Spain—Tarifa and Cadiz in particular—observers can expect up to nearly five minutes of total eclipse, weather permitting. The extended length of this eclipse is due to a rare and precise alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.
Such a prolonged total eclipse is extraordinary, with the next similar event not predicted until 2114. For many, this will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience—so mark your calendars and prepare to witness this stunning display of cosmic alignment.
