Scientists Confirm Date of the “Solar Eclipse of the Century,” Visible From Spain in 2027
Astronomers have confirmed that the longest solar eclipse of the 21st century — often dubbed the “eclipse of the century” — will occur on August 2, 2027, and parts of southern Spain will be among the places able to witness it.
According to calculations cited by NASA, the total solar eclipse will last up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds at its maximum, making it the longest total eclipse of this century. Events of this duration are extremely rare and will not occur again until 2114.
The length of totality will vary by location. In Spain, the eclipse will be visible primarily in southern Andalusia, including areas such as Málaga and Cádiz, though totality there will last for a shorter period than in regions closer to the center of the eclipse path.
The eclipse will begin over the Atlantic Ocean near the Strait of Gibraltar and move across North Africa, passing through Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya before reaching Egypt, where the city of Luxor is expected to offer optimal viewing conditions with more than six minutes of total darkness.
Astronomers say the event will provide a rare opportunity for both scientific observation and public viewing, as long-duration total eclipses allow extended study of the Sun’s corona and other solar phenomena.