Total Solar Eclipse to Darken Skies Across Multiple Regions on August 2, 2027
Total Solar Eclipse to Darken Skies Across Multiple Regions on August 2, 2027
US · Published Feb 23, 2026
• A total solar eclipse will occur on August 2, 2027, darkening skies across parts of southern Spain, Northern Africa, the Middle East, and the Horn of Africa.
• Key viewing locations include Jeddah, Luxor, Siwa Oasis, Tangier, and Tarifa, with Luxor experiencing the longest duration of totality at 6 minutes and 20 seconds.
• Proper eye protection is crucial for safe viewing of the eclipse; special eclipse glasses or viewers with certified solar filters are essential.
Total solar eclipse across southern Europe and Africa
On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will darken skies across southern Spain, Northern Africa, the Middle East, and the Horn of Africa.
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