Longest solar eclipse in 100 years will take place in 2027
METRO.CO.UK
'over a century'
SUMMARY

A total solar eclipse will occur on August 2, 2027, becoming the longest eclipse from land in over a century. This event sees the Moon fully obscuring the Sun for up to six minutes in regions across southern Europe and northern Africa, affecting approximately 89 million people.

The eclipse begins over the Atlantic at 5:19 AM UTC and will create "totality" moments where daylight fades. The longest duration of totality will be witnessed in parts of Egypt. Viewers are cautioned against looking directly at the Sun, even during an eclipse, and should use eclipse glasses or projection methods.

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