6 minutes of darkness: when the longest solar eclipse of the century will occur

Earthlings are awaiting an impressive event - the longest solar eclipse in 100 years. Astronomers have revealed when to expect this grand phenomenon and which countries' residents will be able to observe it, reports Tengri Life.

The "eclipse of the century" will occur on August 2. But don't rush to stock up on solar filters to better observe the phenomenon - the event is not expected this year, but only in 2027.

On this day, the Moon will completely cover the Sun for a whole 6 minutes and 22 seconds, which will be a record duration for the total phase of an eclipse on our planet in the 21st century. Such an astronomical spectacle has not been observed since 1991, and the next comparable event in terms of duration will occur only on July 16, 2114.

This unique celestial show will pass through the territory of 11 countries in North Africa and the Middle East. The lucky witnesses of the total eclipse phase will be residents of Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Somalia. A partial eclipse will be visible in most of Africa, Europe, and South Asia. For other regions of the world, including North America, this day will pass without astronomical surprises - solar activity there will be normal.