On August 2, 2027, Saudi Arabia will lie within the path of a total solar eclipse, as the Moon completely obscures the Sun for one of the longest durations observed from land in over 100 years.
In some locations along the path, totality is expected to last approximately 6 minutes and 23 seconds, making it the longest eclipse visible from land between 1991 and 2114.
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In Saudi Arabia, the eclipse is projected to begin as a partial eclipse around 11:41 am AST, with totality occurring between 13:21 and 13:44 AST. The partial eclipse will conclude at around 15:00 AST.
This experience offers skywatchers a rare opportunity to witness complete daytime darkness lasting several minutes.
The path of totality extends across parts of Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East, including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Somalia, positioning this eclipse as a globally significant event attracting astronomy enthusiasts worldwide.
Dubbed the “Eclipse of the Century,” this event is expected to garner heightened scientific interest. Astronomers plan to study the Sun’s corona, atmospheric effects, and magnetic field changes. It also represents a major opportunity for high-resolution eclipse photography.
The event is anticipated to boost tourism and attract thousands of observers to key locations within the eclipse path.
