The 2027 total solar eclipse is set to be one of the most extraordinary celestial events of the century. With an incredible maximum totality of 6 minutes 23 seconds, the eclipse shadow will sweep across parts of North Africa and the Middle East on 2 August 2027, offering exceptional viewing opportunities in some of the world’s most dramatic landscapes.

An eclipse of the Sun occurs when the orbit of the moon passes in front of the Sun as seen from the Earth. The shadow of the moon follows...

There are five stages in a total solar eclipse:​ Partial eclipse begins (1st contact): The Moon becomes visible over the Sun's disk. It...