Eclipse 2027 guides

Everything you need to plan for the total solar eclipse of Monday, August 2, 2027.

• The 2027 eclipse: where and whenThe path of totality from Spain to Arabia, durations, and how to get it right on the day.
• Spain and GibraltarTarifa, Cádiz, the Costa del Sol, Ceuta and Melilla — and why Seville and Granada miss out.
• Luxor and EgyptThe longest totality of the eclipse, over 6 minutes in the Nile valley.
• Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and LibyaTangier, Oran, Benghazi and the near misses of Algiers and Tripoli.
• Saudi Arabia and YemenJeddah, Abha and Najran: around 6 minutes with the sun high overhead.
• Eye safetyCertified glasses, avoiding fakes, cameras, and when it is safe to look.