The world prepares to receive one of the most important total solar eclipses of the decade. It will be the longer of all those that will occur in the 21st century. And the great luck that Spain has is that it will be able to witness this event, especially in the areas of the southern peninsular. NASA has explained that this phenomenon will exceed the duration of an eclipse of this style, being one of the most extensive in our most recent history.
When will this solar eclipse be
This total solar eclipse will be next August 2, 2027 and will obscure the day for at least 6 minutes and 22 seconds. This event comes in a period in which Spain will live three eclipses in just three years.
It will only have been surpassed by the eclipse of July 11, 1991 that had a duration of 7 minutes and 2 seconds. Mexico, Central America and part of South America were the places where it was visible.
The totality strip will cross the gibraltar strait from west to east, covering Ceuta and Melilla, almost the entire province of Cádiz, part of Malaga and the most southern areas of Granada and Almería, According to IGN. The total phase will take place in the morning, around 10:50 (Spanish peninsular time).
On the other hand, a year earlier, more specifically the August 12, 2026, A total eclipse will be given that will be visible in the center and north of the country. And the other will be the January 26, 2028. In this case, an annular eclipse will be produced, also known as a fire ring that will be seen in the southwest and in the Balearic Islands.
Experts point out that this phenomenon offers A unique opportunity for the general public as for scientists. In fact, thousands of people from all over the world are expected to approach our country to enjoy these events. The Government of Spain is preparing logistics to guarantee an organized and safe observation.
To do this, he has launched a official portal which has interactive maps, recommendations on observation points, specific schedules and the essentials to plan this historical fact.
