In a rare astronomical phenomenon that is repeated only once every century, 10 Arab countries, headed by Egypt, are preparing to follow the longest eclipse of the sun in the twenty -first century, which turns midday into dark darkness for more than 6 minutes, on Saturday 2 August 2027.
This rare event will be seen from distinctive sites around the world, among them the Egyptian city of Luxor, which will be one of the best regions to monitor the full eclipse, in an exceptional phenomenon that millions of astronomers await around the world.
The date of the total eclipse of the sun
According to astronomical calculations, the total eclipse of the sun will occur on Saturday, August 2, 2027, and it is one of the rarest astronomical phenomena, where the moon will be at its closest point from the earth, which increases the duration and clarity of the eclipse during its crossing over the equator. That extends to Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Somalia, and then reach the Indian Ocean.
In Saudi Arabia, the eclipse is expected to include the cities of Jeddah and Makkah Al -Mukarramah, while the southern regions of Italy and the island of Lampedusa will be partially eclipse and the city of Luxor is considered one of the best sites to follow up on this event, as the darkness will be overwhelmed by its sky for more than 6 minutes, compared to the usual total eruptions that usually do not exceed 3 minutes.
Duration of the total eclipse of the sun
The duration of the total eclipse in August 2027 is exceptional, where it is expected to exceed 6 minutes, which makes it one of the longest in the records of modern solar phenomena.
What are the places of the total eclipse of the sun?
Luxor is considered one of the best sites in the world to follow the peak of the total eclipse, as darkness will continue for more than 6 minutes. It is approximately 5 minutes.
