When is the next total solar eclipse?
The next total solar eclipse is on August 2, 2027 — in 354 days. The path of totality sweeps from the Atlantic across Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia, with totality lasting up to ≈ 6 minutes 23 seconds near Luxor, Egypt — the longest totality visible from land between 1991 and 2114.
Planning to travel for it? Start with our August 2, 2027 eclipse guide — the path city by city, and where to stay along it.
Upcoming total solar eclipses
| Date | Where totality is visible | Max totality |
|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2027 | Southern Spain, Morocco, North Africa, Egypt, Saudi ArabiaLongest totality on land this century — see our full guide. | ≈ 6m 23s |
| July 22, 2028 | Australia (incl. Sydney) and New Zealand (South Island)Crosses the Australian continent from the Kimberley to Sydney. | ≈ 5m 10s |
| November 25, 2030 | Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, southern AustraliaSouthern-hemisphere summer eclipse across two continents. | ≈ 3m 44s |
Frequently asked questions
- When is the next total solar eclipse?
- The next total solar eclipse takes place on August 2, 2027. Its path of totality crosses Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Somalia.
- How long will totality last in 2027?
- Up to ≈ 6 minutes 23 seconds near Luxor, Egypt — the longest totality visible from land between 1991 and 2114.
- Where is the best place to see the 2027 eclipse?
- The path of totality crosses southern Spain, northern Morocco and the Nile Valley in Egypt. August weather odds are excellent along most of the path; Luxor combines near-maximum totality with extremely reliable clear skies.
This page is kept up to date after each eclipse: it always answers for the next total solar eclipse visible anywhere on Earth.