Solar Eclipse 2027
On 2 August 2027, the longest total solar eclipse visible from land this century will sweep across southern Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia — with up to 6 minutes 23 seconds of totality.
The longest totality of the 21st century (on land)
Just one year after Europe's 2026 eclipse, the Moon's shadow returns — this time longer, slower, and farther south. The path of totality begins in the Atlantic, crosses the Strait of Gibraltar through Tarifa and Tangier, and races across Egypt's Luxor before ending in the Indian Ocean. No total solar eclipse visible from land between 1991 and 2114 will last longer.
When Moon, Earth, and Sun align perfectly, the Moon's shadow sweeps across Earth — turning day into twilight along a narrow path of totality.
The Moon's silhouette touches the Sun's edge.
The crescent narrows — temperature drops noticeably.
Up to 6 min 23 s of totality — the corona blazes.
The Moon clears the Sun and the spectacle ends.
Where it will be visible
The path of totality crosses southern Spain, Morocco and North Africa. Coverage varies dramatically by region — these are the best places to be.
Bright gold = path of totality. Click a country to pin its details.
- LuxorEgypt6 min 23 s totality
Maximum eclipse — the single best spot on Earth, near-guaranteed clear skies.
- BenghaziLibya~6 min 10 s totality
Centerline on the Mediterranean coast.
- TangierMorocco~4 min 50 s totality
African landfall — coincides with the Strait of Gibraltar.
- TarifaSpain~4 min 40 s totality
Southernmost Europe — first European landfall.
- JeddahSaudi Arabia~5 min 10 s totality
Red Sea coast — coincides with Hajj season.
6 minutes is no excuse to skip safety
The longer the eclipse, the greater the temptation to look without protection during the partial phases. Don't. Permanent retinal burns occur in seconds, painlessly. Certified ISO 12312-2 glasses are the only safe way to watch any partial phase.
- Regular sunglasses — even stacked
- Smartphone cameras without solar filters
- Exposed film, CDs, or smoked glass
- Binoculars without certified front filters
- ISO 12312-2:2015 certified eclipse glasses
- Solar telescopes with certified aperture filters
- Pinhole projection onto a screen
- Welder's glass shade 14 or higher
Our glasses are certified ISO 12312-2:2015 and CE EN 1836 — the only recognized standards for direct solar viewing.
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Hundreds of thousands of tourists travel to North Africa.
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The longest totality of the century crosses three continents.
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The longest totality of the 21st century (on land)
The total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 will be the longest total solar eclipse visible from land between 1991 and 2114. With up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds of totality at maximum eclipse — over Luxor, Egypt — it will be a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event for hundreds of millions across North Africa, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
The path of totality crosses southern Spain (Tarifa, Cádiz), northern Morocco (Tangier, Tetouan), Algeria, Libya, Egypt (Luxor) and Saudi Arabia (Mecca, Jeddah). Outside the path, a deep partial eclipse — over 90% — will be visible across all of Morocco, Spain, Portugal, southern France and Italy. Direct viewing of any partial phase is dangerous: certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses reduce sunlight by a factor of 100,000 and block all harmful UV and infrared. Our glasses are CE / ISO 12312-2 compliant, individually wrapped, and shipped across Europe and Morocco.