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What happened
On August 2, 2027, the longest total solar eclipse in a century will occur, lasting 6 minutes and 23 seconds. This eclipse will traverse regions including Morocco, southern Spain, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and culminate in Yemen and Somalia. The maximum duration will be observed in Luxor and Aswan, Egypt. Prior to this, a total solar eclipse in April 2024 will last 4 minutes and 28 seconds, while another in August 2026 will last only 1 minute and 43 seconds. NASA has identified additional future eclipses with significant durations, including those in 2045 and 2060. Solar eclipses are predictable astronomical events caused by the alignment of celestial bodies and do not have any adverse effects on health.
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Key insights
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Longest Eclipse in a Century
The August 2, 2027 eclipse will last 6 minutes and 23 seconds, the longest in 100 years.
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Eclipse Path and Visibility
The eclipse will be visible in regions from Morocco to Somalia, with maximum duration in Egypt.
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Future Eclipses
Notable future eclipses include those in 2045 and 2060, with durations exceeding 6 minutes.
Takeaways
The upcoming solar eclipses present significant astronomical events, with the 2027 eclipse being particularly noteworthy for its duration. These events are predictable and do not affect health.