When is the next total solar eclipse?
The next total solar eclipse is on August 2, 2027, in 310 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.