Total Solar Eclipse — August 2, 2027
381 days away · up to 6m20s of totality — the longest on land this century
On Monday, August 2, 2027, the Moon's shadow will cross southern Spain, North Africa and Egypt with up to 6 minutes 20 seconds of totalitynear Luxor — the longest land totality between 1991 and 2114. It's the eclipse people will fly across the world for, and the smart ones are planning already.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the August 2, 2027 eclipse called the eclipse of the century?
Because of its duration: up to about 6 minutes 20 seconds of totality near Luxor, Egypt — the longest totality on land between 1991 and 2114. Most total eclipses last two minutes or less; this one is triple that.
Where will the 2027 eclipse be total?
The path crosses southern Spain (including Cádiz and Málaga), northern Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt (Luxor sits near the centerline), and on across Sudan, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Northern Egypt and southern Spain are expected to draw millions of travellers.
Where is the best place to watch it?
Statistically, Egypt: August cloud cover near Luxor is close to zero, and the duration peaks there. Southern Spain trades a little duration for easier travel. Wherever you aim, accommodation in the path is already being booked years ahead.
When should I book?
Now is not too early — eclipse chasers book 1-2 years out and the 2027 path crosses some of the world's most popular tourist regions in peak summer. Set a reminder on Cosmik and lock accommodation before the first anniversary wave (after the August 2026 eclipse) sends everyone else looking.
Is there an eclipse before that one?
Yes — August 12, 2026: a total eclipse over Iceland and northern Spain, the first over mainland Europe since 1999. If 2027 is the marathon, 2026 is the sprint — and it's only weeks away.
First: the 2026 eclipse
Don't skip the warm-up — the total eclipse of August 12, 2026 crosses Iceland and northern Spain in just a few weeks, on the same night as the best Perseids since 2018. Set a free Cosmik reminder for both.