On August 2, 2027, the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century is expected to occur near North Africa, affecting approximately 90 million people.
It’s already been dubbed the “eclipse of the century.” And while the event is still about 1,000 days away, experts have shared information on how to prepare for the event.
If at the beginning of this year the peak of the total solar eclipse was four minutes and 28 seconds, then during the “Great North African Eclipse” the new moon will cover the Sun for up to six minutes and 23 seconds, reports Noi.md reading.
Moreover, it is reported that there will be almost no clouds where the eclipse will take place, so it is recommended not to miss it.
Starting from the Atlantic Ocean, the path of the total eclipse, about 275 kilometers wide, will pass through the Strait of Gibraltar and, as a result, will cover southern Spain, Gibraltar and Morocco.
The best cities to observe it are Cadiz in Spain, Tangier in Morocco, Oran in Algeria, the Kerkenna Islands in Tunisia, the oases of Siwa and Luxor in Egypt, and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.
