A total solar eclipse is set to occur on August 2, 2027, and will be the longest eclipse in the remainder of our lifetimes, according to Dr. Ryan French, a solar astrophysicist. The path of totality will cross southern Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, and Yemen.
Path of Totality
The eclipse will pass directly over the Valley of the Kings in Luxor and the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, as well as Mecca in Saudi Arabia. A partial eclipse will be visible from most of Europe, much of Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, as well as eastern Canada and northern Maine in North America.
The United States will next glimpse a total solar eclipse on March 30, 2033, and even then the Russia-centric path includes only Alaska, with totality lasting 2 minutes and 37 seconds. A partial solar eclipse will shine over most of the country during that celestial event.
Future Eclipses
There are several total solar eclipses occurring in the next decade, including ones in Australia, Namibia, and China. Dr. French advises booking accommodations in advance, as eclipse paths are relatively narrow and hotels and accommodations tend to book out quickly.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
