Longest Solar Eclipse of the Century: Day Turns to Night for 6 Minutes on August 2, 2027

• A total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, will be the second-longest of the 21st century, lasting 6 minutes and 23 seconds.
• Dubbed the 'eclipse of the century' by NASA, it will cause complete darkness during the day, making the Sun's corona visible.
• The eclipse path spans Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Somalia.
• Maximum totality will be near Luxor, Egypt, where special viewing spots are being prepared along the Nile River.
• Over 200 million people are expected to witness this event, with a partial eclipse visible in India.

Why It Matters: The August 2, 2027, total solar eclipse will be the century's longest, offering a rare celestial spectacle.