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- On August 2, 2027, a solar eclipse will last up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds, the longest in the 21st century.
- The eclipse will be visible across southern Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East, with similar events not expected until after 2100.
- The darkness results from the Moon at perigee and the Sun at aphelion, prompting observers to plan trips to Luxor, Egypt, or Málaga, Spain, to view.
