The Longest Solar Eclipse in 100 Years: Where and When It Can Be Seen.

According to ТСН: The world is preparing for an extremely important celestial event — the longest total solar eclipse in the last hundred years, which will occur on August 2, 2027.

According to NASA, the total phase of the eclipse will begin in Morocco and southern Spain. Its path will continue through Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, and end in the Middle East.

Features of the Eclipse

The longest eclipse can be observed in Egypt — in the historical cities of Luxor and Aswan, the total phase will last over six minutes. During this time, the sun will be completely covered, the temperature will drop, and stars will appear in the sky. Astronomers refer to this phenomenon as the 'visible anatomy of the sun,' since only during the total phase can its corona be seen in detail.

The duration of the eclipse depends on the exact positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. In 2027, the celestial alignment will be maximally favorable, which will make this event the longest in a century. The next similar phenomenon will occur no earlier than 2045.

Symbolism of Solar Eclipses

Throughout different eras, solar eclipses have held special symbolic meanings:

• in China, they were seen as a heavenly warning;
• in Mesopotamia — as a sign of the ruler losing divine favor;
• in Egypt, eclipses were considered a manifestation of the gods' power.

The 2027 eclipse, occurring above the ancient temples of Luxor, may become not only a scientific but also a powerful cultural event.

This rare astronomical phenomenon, which will be observed in different countries, will attract the attention of not only astronomy enthusiasts but also the general public, as many people are eager to witness such a spectacle. Preparations for observing the eclipse are already ongoing, and scientists urge everyone interested to familiarize themselves with recommendations for safely observing this unique event.