Overview
- NASA says the eclipse will occur on August 2, 2027, with maximum totality projected at roughly 6 minutes and 22–23 seconds.
- The path of totality crosses southern Spain, then moves over Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt before reaching Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
- Coverage indicates the longest darkness is expected over Egypt, with some reports specifying an area south of Luxor as near the peak duration.
- Observers outside the narrow corridor, including those in South America such as Peru, will need to travel to see totality.
- Outlets describe a track beginning near the Strait of Gibraltar over the Atlantic and ending over the Indian Ocean, with reports noting seasonally favorable viewing conditions along much of the route.