Total Solar Eclipse — 2 August 2027

290 days to go · up to 6 min 23 s of totality — the longest on land this century

On Monday 2 August 2027 the Moon's shadow crosses the Strait of Gibraltar, southern Spain, northern Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia. Near Luxor, totality lasts 6 minutes 20 seconds — the longest total eclipse on land between 1991 and 2114. In Spain it happens mid-morning (around 10:45 local time) with the Sun high in the south-east; in Egypt, around midday with the Sun almost overhead.

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Key places on the path

Place	Totality	Mid-eclipse (local time)
Cádiz	total 2m 55s	10:46 UTC+2
Tarifa	total 4m 39s	10:47 UTC+2
Málaga	total 1m 53s	10:49 UTC+2
Gibraltar	total 4m 27s	10:47 UTC+2
Ceuta	total 4m 48s	10:47 UTC+2
Tangier	total 4m 51s	08:47 UTC
Tetouan	total 4m 51s	08:47 UTC
Oran	total 5m 8s	09:53 UTC+1
Sfax	total 5m 40s	10:11 UTC+1
Benghazi	total 6m 9s	11:30 UTC+2
Luxor	total 6m 20s	13:05 UTC+3
Jeddah	total 5m 59s	13:25 UTC+3
Mecca	total 5m 7s	13:26 UTC+3
Sanaa	total 2m 18s	13:45 UTC+3

Computed from NASA's Besselian elements for this eclipse. Durations vary by seconds across a city — the centre line is longest.

Frequently asked questions

Why is 2 August 2027 called the eclipse of the century?

Because of its duration: up to 6 min 23 s of totality near Luxor, Egypt — the longest total eclipse on land between 1991 and 2114. Most totalities last two to three minutes.

Where is the 2027 eclipse total in Spain?

In the far south: Cádiz, Tarifa, Algeciras, Jerez, Marbella, Málaga and Gibraltar, plus Ceuta and Melilla. Tarifa gets about 4 min 39 s, Cádiz about 2 min 55 s, Málaga about 1 min 52 s. Seville (~98%), Granada (~99%) and Madrid (~86%) stay just outside — deep, but not total.

What time is the eclipse in Spain?

Mid-morning on Monday 2 August 2027: the partial phase starts around 09:40 CEST, totality falls between about 10:45 and 10:50 CEST depending on the town, and the partial phase ends around 12:00.

Where is the best place to watch it?

Egypt has the longest totality and the best odds of a clear sky (August cloud cover near Luxor is close to zero). Southern Spain and northern Morocco trade a couple of minutes for easy travel from Europe — and a morning Sun about 38° high, well clear of the horizon.

How much of the eclipse will I see outside the path?

Most of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East see a partial eclipse: about 93% in Lisbon, 86% in Madrid, 75% in Rome, 51% in Paris and 42% in London; 95% in Cairo. Check your own city in the list.

Do I need eclipse glasses?

Yes, at every moment except totality itself — only the fully eclipsed Sun, and only inside the path, is safe to look at with the naked eye. Use certified ISO 12312-2 glasses; sunglasses never qualify.