A total solar eclipse expected to be the longest lasting of the 21st century is set to occur in 2027. The forecast is that the “day will turn into night” for more than six minutes, the moment when the Moon will completely cover the Sun.
This is an unprecedented astronomical event on record, and the next one is not expected until after the year 2180.
Scheduled to occur on August 2, 2027, NASA reports that the total solar eclipse will be visible in southern Spain, northern Africa, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen.
A partial eclipse will be visible in most of Europe, large portions of Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, eastern Canada, northern Maine, the United States, as well as the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
In other words, the Brazilians will not have the chance to view the total eclipse.
Nevertheless, other phenomena are expected to occur before the long-duration event.
It is worth noting that observing an eclipse requires taking several precautions, such as protective eyewear with certification to avoid permanent eye damage.
Beyond the largest solar eclipse of the century, Brazilians can witness an annular solar eclipse on February 6, 2027.
Another event with total blocking of the Sun also occurs on August 12 of this year, but without visibility for Brazilians.
Last and Upcoming Solar Eclipses
| Date | Type of Solar Eclipse | Geographic Region of Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | Total | A total solar eclipse will be visible in Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia and a small area of Portugal, while a partial eclipse will be visible in Europe, Africa, North America, the Atlantic Ocean, the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. |
| February 6, 2027 | Annular | An annular solar eclipse will be visible in parts of South America and Africa, including Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria. Large areas of South America, Africa, Antarctica, the South Pacific Ocean and the South Atlantic Ocean may also be observed as a partial solar eclipse. |
| August 2, 2027 | Total | A total solar eclipse will be visible in southern Spain, in northern Africa (including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt), in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. A partial eclipse will be visible in most of Europe, much of Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, eastern Canada, northern Maine, the USA, as well as the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. |
Source: NASA
