Total Solar Eclipse
Totality crosses Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain on 12 August 2026.
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About Total Solar Eclipse 2027
A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon fully covers the Sun, turning day briefly to darkness along a narrow path.
On August 2, 2027, the path of totality crosses southern Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia. Greatest eclipse is at 10:07:50 UTC, and totality lasts up to about 6 minutes 23 seconds in Egypt, making it one of the longest of the century.
A partial eclipse will be visible across most of Europe, much of Africa and the Middle East. Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses except during totality itself.
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Frequently asked questions
The total solar eclipse is on Monday, August 2, 2027, with greatest eclipse at 10:07 UTC.
Along a path through southern Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia.
Up to about 6 minutes 23 seconds, in Egypt.
Most of Europe, including the UK, sees a partial eclipse. Only eastern Canada and northern Maine in North America see a small partial eclipse.
Only with certified eclipse glasses, except during the brief period of totality.
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