Total Solar Eclipse (2 August 2027)
Monday 2nd August, 2027
A total solar eclipse will cross parts of North Africa, southern Europe and the Middle East on August 2, 2027, producing a path of totality with up to about 6 minutes 23 seconds of darkness at maximum. The event is expected to draw large numbers of observers and substantial media and tourism interest along the path.
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The eclipse puts science and space in the spotlight, giving you a timely chance to share creative ways families can explore how eclipses work through building.
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