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The partial eclipse begins as the Moon starts crossing the Sun.
Luxor, Egypt · 2027
Stand beneath the longest total solar eclipse visible on land this century.
A once-in-a-lifetime alignment
On August 2, 2027, the path of totality will sweep directly across Egypt. The ancient city of Luxor sits on the center line, where darkness will last an extraordinary 6 minutes and 22 seconds.
It is expected to be the longest total solar eclipse visible on land for the rest of the 21st century.
August 2, 2027 · EEST
The partial eclipse begins as the Moon starts crossing the Sun.
Day becomes night as the solar corona emerges above Luxor.
An unmatched window of darkness on the eclipse center line.
Sunlight returns as this historic celestial moment concludes.
25.7° N
32.6° E
Prime viewing location
The eclipse center line passes directly over Luxor, providing the maximum duration of darkness. The region also offers a roughly 80% statistical likelihood of clear, cloudless skies in August.
The science
The Moon will be close to Earth, making its disk appear larger in our sky.
Earth will be farther from the Sun, making the solar disk appear slightly smaller.
Together, these conditions allow the Moon to cover the Sun for an exceptional length of time.
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