Total Solar Eclipse of August 2, 2027
One of the longest total solar eclipses of the 21st century crosses southern Spain, North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula on Monday, 2 August 2027, with greatest eclipse at 10:06 UTC — in 353 days.
- Type:
- Total solar eclipse
- Date:
- Monday, 2 August 2027
- Greatest eclipse:
- 10:06 UTC
- Peak location:
- 25.49°, 33.19°
- Cities in totality (sampled):
- 3
- Cities seeing it (sampled):
- 118 of 300
Visibility map
Each dot is a major city, colored by how much of the sun’s disk is covered at the local peak — from light amber (small partial) to black (total eclipse).
Local times and coverage in major cities
| City | Obscuration | Local peak |
|---|---|---|
| JeddahSaudi Arabia | 100% | 13:25 |
| SanaaYemen | 100% | 13:45 |
| MakkahSaudi Arabia | 100% | 13:26 |
| AlgiersAlgeria | 100% | 09:58 |
| RabatMorocco | 99% | 09:45 |
| CasablancaMorocco | 97% | 09:44 |
| GizaEgypt | 95% | 12:55 |
| CairoEgypt | 95% | 12:55 |
| AlexandriaEgypt | 93% | 12:51 |
| MadridSpain | 86% | 10:51 |
| BarcelonaSpain | 82% | 10:58 |
| RiyadhSaudi Arabia | 76% | 13:32 |
| RomeItaly | 74% | 11:12 |
| BeirutLebanon | 73% | 12:58 |
| DamascusSyria | 72% | 13:00 |
| İzmirTürkiye | 72% | 12:38 |
| OmdurmanSudan | 71% | 12:22 |
| KhartoumSudan | 71% | 12:22 |
| Addis AbabaEthiopia | 67% | 13:47 |
| DepokIndonesia | 64% | 18:40 |
| TangerangIndonesia | 64% | 18:40 |
| JakartaIndonesia | 64% | 18:40 |
| BekasiIndonesia | 64% | 18:40 |
| MogadishuSomalia | 63% | 14:09 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the total solar eclipse of August 2, 2027?▼
The eclipse takes place on Monday, 2 August 2027. The exact moment of greatest eclipse, computed with astronomy-engine, is shown at the top of this page, and the table lists the local peak time for each city that sees it.
Where will the 2027 eclipse be visible?▼
The path of totality crosses southern Spain, Gibraltar and North Africa (including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt), then the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa. A much wider region across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and South Asia sees a partial eclipse — check the map and city table on this page for how much of the sun is covered where you are.
Why is the 2027 eclipse special?▼
Its totality is exceptionally long — among the longest of the entire 21st century — because the eclipse happens with the moon near perigee and the Earth near aphelion, making the moon appear large and the sun appear small. Along the central path near Egypt, darkness lasts several minutes, far longer than a typical total eclipse.
How do I watch the eclipse safely?▼
Use certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses or a proper solar filter at all times outside totality. Ordinary sunglasses, camera filters, exposed film and smoked glass are NOT safe. Only during the minutes of full totality, inside the narrow central path, is it safe to look without protection.
What time does the eclipse peak in my city?▼
The visibility table on this page lists the local peak time for the largest world cities. For any other place, open the Solarc interactive map, tap your location, and check the eclipse page around the event date.