2027 Solar Eclipse to Be 'Eclipse of the Century'

The total solar eclipse of August 2, 2027, is being hailed as the 'Eclipse of the Century' due to its exceptional duration and high solar altitude. The longest totality will last 6 minutes and 23 seconds in Egypt, making it one of the longest total eclipses of the century, according to the Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN) Source: hoydo. The eclipse will begin in the Atlantic Ocean, cross the Strait of Gibraltar, traverse North Africa, and end in the Indian Ocean, with the path covering parts of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East Source: infobae.

Spain's prime viewing spots

In Europe, totality will only be visible from southern Spain, with the rest of the continent experiencing a partial eclipse Source: hoydo. The shadow will cross the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea, placing Ceuta and Melilla at the maximum duration, while parts of Cádiz, Málaga, Granada, and Almería will also fall under the lunar shadow Source: infobae. The IGN reports that totality in Ceuta will last 4 minutes and 48 seconds, in Cádiz 2 minutes and 54 seconds, and in Málaga 1 minute and 48 seconds Source: infobae. Unlike the 2026 eclipse, which occurred at sunset, the 2027 event will happen mid-morning with the Sun high in the sky, making the darkness more pronounced Source: hoydo.

Other eclipses in 2027 and beyond

2027 will feature four additional eclipses: three penumbral lunar eclipses and an annular solar eclipse on February 6, though only two will be visible from Spain Source: infobae. The next total solar eclipse visible from Spain will be on January 26, 2028, an annular eclipse crossing the peninsula from southwest to northwest, with an annularity phase lasting over seven minutes Source: hoydo. This eclipse will pass through regions including Huelva, Badajoz, Madrid, and the Balearic Islands Source: hoydo.