"The duration of a total solar eclipse always varies. In April 2024, the eclipse that crossed North America lasted 4 minutes and 28 seconds. By contrast, the one that will reach Spain in August 2026 will only last 1 minute and 43 seconds. In less than two years, both will be put to shame by the longest conjunction of the century."
"According to NASA's solar eclipse calendar, the longest solar eclipse in 100 years will occur on August 2, 2027. Its total phase will last 6 minutes and 23 seconds. During that time, regions of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East will be under the moon's shadow. According to the NASA map, the eclipse will begin in Morocco and southern Spain. It will then advance through Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia,"
Total solar eclipse durations vary widely: the April 2024 eclipse across North America lasted 4 minutes 28 seconds, while the August 2026 eclipse reaching Spain will last only 1 minute 43 seconds. The longest solar eclipse of the century will occur on August 2, 2027, with a total phase lasting 6 minutes 23 seconds. Regions of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East will fall under the moon's shadow during the 2027 event. The eclipse path begins in Morocco and southern Spain, then advances through Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, and culminates in Yemen and the coast of Somalia. Maximum totality will be recorded in Luxor and Aswan, Egypt.
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