There is much less time left than we thought to glimpse what will be the eclipse longest of the year. An unforgettable moment in which it is possible to enjoy the dark landscape even when, under normal conditions, the light would be present. You have to start preparing the telescope and the special lenses because it promises to be a unique moment for framing.
What is an eclipse and why does everyone want to see it?
If the effect of the Blood Moon surprised you, it is time to lose yourself in the majesty of the eclipses. It responds to an astronomical phenomenon where the light of an incandescent star, such as the Sun, is totally or partially covered by another opaque star that intervenes (called an “eclipsing body”). Its shadow is projected on the Earth.
For this reason, the word is used, which comes from the Greek ékleipsis, whose meaning is “disappearance.” In principle, it is possible for them to happen between any set of stars. What is needed is for the dynamics of light and interposition already described to be generated. Generally, there are two categories. On the one hand, the lunar eclipses a month and, on the other, the solar or Sun, depending on what type of celestial body is obscured.
Since time immemorial, they have fascinated and disturbed humanity. In some ancient civilizations, its appearance was perceived as an omen of change, catastrophe or rebirth.
When will the longest eclipse of the century be?
The NASAwhich maintains a rigorous calendar of astronomical events, warns that in 2027 the Longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century. Los total eclipsesat least during the phase in which the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, last just a few minutes. As it is the longest of the century, the possibility of seeing it in greater detail is a great opportunity for the entire scientific community and the average citizen themselves.
It is the perfect time to analyze a phenomenon like this in detail. Last April, scientists from the NASA they went to Mazatlan, Sinaloato get lost in the immensity of the sky with another phenomenon. His objective then was to see the eclipse solar which began on the Mexican coasts and culminated in USA. The exact date of longest eclipse of the century is he August 2, 2027.
It will be possible to see it from several countries, according to current forecasts. It will be a total eclipse of Sol. That is, the phenomenon that is recreated when the alignment between the Moon, the Earth and the Sun causes the Earth’s sky to darken. It happens because the Moon manages to cover the Sun.
As a result, the sky darkens and a “ring of fire” is generated that impacts wherever you look at it. The eclipses like this (total stage) lasts a few minutes. At the end, the Sun reappears little by little, while the Moon stops being an obstacle to the arrival of light.
Duration of the longest solar eclipse of the 21st century
He total eclipse of August 2, 2027 It will last 6 minutes and 23 seconds. It will be the longest reported between the year 2000 and 2100. If we compare it with the total eclipse of Sol April 2024, 4 minutes and 28 seconds, we see an obvious difference. The one from the year 2027 will last almost two minutes longer. Europa y Africa They will be the contenders that will have the best views to enjoy this phenomenon.
It will be especially noticeable in Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. He eclipse It can also be seen from other areas of the world, but only partially (in the case of Mexico). With just a few days left to welcome the year 2026, there is just over a year left to enjoy this sublime natural phenomenon. If you still want to know more about the 2027 eclipse, here we expand the details.