Hyderabad: A rare total solar eclipse will occur on August 2, 2027. The event will last 6 minutes and 23 seconds, making it one of the longest eclipses of the century.
The Moon will move directly between the Earth and the Sun. As a result, parts of the world will experience daytime darkness for several minutes.
Astronomers describe the phenomenon as a rare viewing opportunity.
The eclipse path will pass through parts of North Africa, the Middle East and southern Europe.
Egypt’s Luxor city will offer some of the best viewing conditions. The city will experience the longest period of totality.
People in Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Sudan, Saudi Arabia and Yemen can also witness the eclipse.
Total solar eclipse to cross Africa and the Middle East
Meanwhile, observers in India will see only a partial solar eclipse.
Cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata may witness partial coverage of the Sun.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and blocks sunlight.
Scientists have also predicted an annular solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.
During this event, the Moon will cover the central portion of the Sun.
Consequently, a bright ring of light will appear around the Moon. Astronomers commonly call it the “Ring of Fire.”
According to projections, the eclipse will begin at 9:04 pm IST and end at 4:25 am IST.
However, people in India cannot observe the event because it will occur during nighttime hours.
Instead, skywatchers in Greenland, Iceland, Spain and parts of the Arctic region can observe the eclipse.