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When is the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027?

The total solar eclipse of Monday, 2 August 2027 has a central-line greatest duration of 6 minutes 23 seconds (NASA GSFC: 06m23.2s at 26 degrees 49 minutes N, 31 degrees 08 minutes E, in southern Egypt).

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NASA GSFC path coordinates take totality from the Atlantic across southern Spain and North Africa into Egypt and on through the Red Sea region toward the Arabian Peninsula and the western Indian Ocean. Greatest eclipse is at 10:06:38 UT near 25 degrees 30 minutes N, 33 degrees 11 minutes E.

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Dates

Date: Monday, 2 August 2027
Greatest duration: 6 minutes 23 seconds (NASA GSFC)
Greatest eclipse: 10:06:38 UT, 25N 33E (Egypt)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2027 total solar eclipse?

Monday, 2 August 2027.

How long is totality at greatest duration?

NASA GSFC gives 6 minutes 23 seconds (06m23.2s) on the central line in southern Egypt.

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About the data

NASA GSFC Five Millennium Catalog and path table for SE2027Aug02T (Fred Espenak). Catalog duration 06m23s; path table greatest duration 06m23.2s.

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