Total Solar Eclipse 2027
📅 Monday, August 2, 2027
📝 About Total Solar Eclipse 2027
On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will cross North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Arabian Peninsula, with the path of totality passing over Morocco, Spain, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. This eclipse will feature a remarkably long totality of up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds at maximum, making it one of the longest total eclipses of the 21st century. Luxor, Egypt, sits directly in the path and is expected to become a major destination for eclipse tourists, offering the surreal prospect of watching the Sun vanish above ancient temples. The 2027 eclipse belongs to Saros cycle 136, and cities along the path are already preparing infrastructure and tourism campaigns.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Monday, August 2, 2027
- Day of the Week
- Monday
- Days Remaining
- 457
- Category
- Seasons & Astronomy
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 457 days until Total Solar Eclipse 2027 on Monday, August 2, 2027.
Total Solar Eclipse 2027 is on Monday, August 2, 2027.
On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will cross North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Arabian Peninsula, with the path of totality passing over Morocco, Spain, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. This eclipse will feature a remarkably long totality of up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds at maximum, making it one of the longest total eclipses of the 21st century. Luxor, Egypt, sits directly in the path and is expected to become a major destination for eclipse tourists, offering the surreal prospect of watching the Sun vanish above ancient temples. The 2027 eclipse belongs to Saros cycle 136, and cities along the path are already preparing infrastructure and tourism campaigns.
Total Solar Eclipse 2027 falls on a Monday.