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Longest Total Solar Eclipse of Century Set for August 2027
12/8/2025
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- The August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse will last 6 minutes and 23 seconds at peak, the century's longest.
- It will be visible from southern Spain and Morocco to North Africa and the Middle East.
- Peak visibility will occur in Egypt's Luxor and Aswan.
- Observers should expect temperature drops, changes in light, and animal behavior.
- Safe viewing is essential to prevent permanent eye damage when looking at the sun.
