The total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, will be visible from parts of North Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
Modern.az reports, citing AzEdu.az, that according to NASA, the longest duration of the eclipse will be near the city of Luxor in Egypt. Here, the total eclipse will last 6 minutes and 23 seconds.
This will be the longest total solar eclipse observed on Earth until 2114. The eclipse path will extend from southern Spain, Gibraltar, and Morocco, passing through Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Somalia.
The width of the band where the total eclipse will be observed will be approximately 259 kilometers. The cities of Cadiz in Spain, Tangier in Morocco, Oran in Algeria, Benghazi in Libya, and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia will also be located in this band.
According to Roger Davies, professor of astrophysics at Oxford University, 6 minutes and 23 seconds is a sufficiently long time for observation. During this period, the eyes will adapt to the darkness, and it will be possible to observe some planets and bright stars that are difficult to see under normal conditions.
However, high temperatures also await observers in Luxor. In the summer months, daytime temperatures in the city can exceed 41 degrees Celsius.
In Luxor, the eclipse lasting more than 6 minutes will create favorable conditions for astronomical observations. According to experts, during this period, it will be possible to observe some stars and planets that are not visible at other times.
Due to the great interest in the eclipse, it is reported that most of the hotels in Luxor have already been reserved.
In Cairo, however, a total eclipse will not be observed. Nevertheless, approximately 94 percent of the Sun will be covered in the city.
