In 2027 there will be a unique event that, according to experts, will not repeat almost 90 years. . will go o A complete eclipse of the sun that will take a few minutes.
A complete eclipse occurs when The moon passes between the ground and the sun and the star completely overlaps. During this event, all sunlight is blocked, making it dark on our planet. The phenomenon is visible only for a few minutes in the so -called Totality belt, while in other places people can observe a partial eclipse.
This unusual event occurs on August 2, 2027. Experts said that It will take six minutes and 23 seconds, which means it will be the longest complete solar eclipse since 1991. They also pointed out that Another similar eclipse will not be seen by people until 2114.
The space phenomenon will begin in the Atlantic Ocean and will continue Through the southern Spain, the north of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, the northeastern Libya, Egypt, the southwestern Saudi Arabia, Yemen to the Čagoské islands.
The total solar eclipse is very rare. (illustration photo)
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Where can you observe the eclipse?
If you are interested in the event and want to know about the place with the best view, You can find the answer right in its name. The experts of her They gave the name “the Great North African eclipse” because the totalitarianism belt will be located in this location.
They noted that The best place to observe the event will be the city of Luxor in Egypt. If you don’t get there, You have several other sites in North Africa or Southern Europe, including Gibraltar and some parts of Spain. In other regions of the world, there will be a partial solar eclipse that will be impressive, but not so majestic.
Experts in addition added that it will be one of the longest recorded eclipses. Meteorologist Jean Meeus May this phenomenon take a maximum of seven minutes and 31 seconds. It means that “Great North African eclipse” will only be a minute shorter.
