Longest Solar Eclipse in 100 Years: Date, Time, and Visibility Details Revealed

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Moneycontrol•17-01-2026, 18:13
Longest Solar Eclipse in 100 Years: Date, Time, and Visibility Details Revealed
- •The August 2, 2027, total solar eclipse will be the longest in a century, with peak totality lasting up to 6 minutes.
- •The Moon's slightly larger apparent size during this event creates ideal conditions for prolonged darkness, allowing extensive study of the Sun's corona.
- •The path of totality spans Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, with Luxor, Egypt, experiencing the longest duration.
- •Major cities like Cadiz, Gibraltar, Tangiers, Benghazi, Luxor, and Jeddah are directly in the path of totality, expecting increased tourism.
- •India will only witness a partial solar eclipse, and safe viewing with certified equipment is crucial for all observers.
Why It Matters: The 2027 total solar eclipse offers a rare, prolonged celestial spectacle for scientific study and global observation.
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