Total solar eclipse of August 2 2027 set to dazzle millions worldwide

On 2 August 2027 a total solar eclipse will produce about six minutes of totality, making it the longest total eclipse of the 21st century. The event will be visible across densely populated regions, allowing millions of observers to experience total darkness without traveling to remote sites. The previous record‑long eclipse occurred on 22 July 2009 with 6 minutes 39 seconds of totality, and the next longer eclipse will not happen until 13 June 2132.

Spain is also gearing up for a trio of total eclipses in the coming years. The country will witness its first total solar eclipse since 1912 on 12 August 2026, with the path of totality crossing 13 autonomous communities, including Aragón, Asturias, Catalonia and the Community of Madrid. A simulator from the Instituto Geográfico Nacional lets residents view hour‑by‑hour visibility for any location. The 2 August 2027 eclipse will be one of the longest for the southern peninsula, and a further eclipse on 26 January 2028 is expected to produce a striking “ring of fire” effect.