Jakarta \u2014 People around the world will be able to witness a total\nsolar eclipse, described as the eclipse of the century, on 2 August\n2027. The event is particularly remarkable because it differs\nsignificantly from other eclipses.<\/p>\n
Next year\u2019s total solar eclipse will have the longest period of\ntotality, reaching six minutes and 23 seconds at its peak, according to\nSpace, as cited on Sunday (11 October 2026).<\/p>\n
The next time a total eclipse reaches a similarly long peak duration\nwill be on 12 August 2045, when it is expected to last six minutes and\nsix seconds near Florida.<\/p>\n
This means the Sun will disappear from view for six minutes next\nyear. Space also notes that a partial solar eclipse will be visible for\n80 minutes before and after totality.<\/p>\n
The eclipse will cover a wide area, stretching from the Atlantic\nOcean across southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.<\/p>\n
Its path will be up to 258 kilometres wide, passing over Spain,\nMorocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen,\nSomalia and the Chagos Islands.<\/p>\n
Space reports that Luxor, Egypt, will be a prime location for viewing\nthe total eclipse, with clear skies expected. Other possible\ndestinations include Spain, Morocco and Algeria.<\/p>\n
A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes across the face of\nthe Sun and appears slightly larger, completely covering the Sun\u2019s\ndisc.<\/p>\n
Viewers are warned not to look directly at the Sun with the naked eye\nduring the partial phases. Use solar eclipse glasses designed for\nviewing the Sun during the event.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/the-longest-total-solar-eclipse-of-2027-mark-the-date-1791726623", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }