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NASA Refutes Viral August 2, 2025 Eclipse Claim, Points to 2027 Event

Viral posts misdate the ‘eclipse of the century’ by two years, diverting attention from the confirmed August 2, 2027 event that will offer over six minutes of totality.

A total eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, and will be visible in Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia, and a small area of Portugal.
Observers watch the near total solar eclipse in Houston in 2024.
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Surya Grahan Fact Check: Is The Biggest Eclipse Of The Century On August 2? Here's The Truth. (Image: Canva)

Overview

  • NASA confirmed there will be no total solar eclipse on August 2, 2025, debunking social media rumors of a six-minute global blackout.
  • Official data outline upcoming eclipses: a partial eclipse on September 21, 2025; an annular eclipse on February 17, 2026; and a total eclipse on August 12, 2026.
  • Astronomers highlight August 2, 2027, as the next major total solar eclipse, with up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds of totality along a narrow path.
  • Totality is visible only within a roughly 160-mile-wide corridor across southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, making worldwide darkness scientifically impossible.
  • Experts urge reliance on authoritative sources such as NASA for eclipse information and emphasize proper eye-safety practices during all solar events.