Solar Eclipse Countdown 2027
A live countdown to the next total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027 — the longest total solar eclipse over land this century.
Next total solar eclipse
August 2, 2027
Maximum eclipse at 10:07 UTC, over the Red Sea coast of Egypt — 6 minutes 23 seconds of totality, the longest of the 21st century.
The countdown above is to the moment of maximum eclipse (UTC). Local start, totality, and end times vary by location along the path — check timeanddate.com for your exact local time.
How this eclipse countdown works
This page counts down live, second by second, to the next total solar eclipse: August 2, 2027. It will be the longest total solar eclipse over land so far this century, with up to 6 minutes 23 seconds of totality — not matched again until 2114.
Where will the August 2027 eclipse be visible?
- The path of totality crosses southern Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, and Yemen.
- Totality passes directly over Luxor's Valley of the Kings and the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, and near Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
- Maximum eclipse — the point of longest totality — occurs over the Red Sea near the Egyptian coast at 10:07 UTC.
- A much wider region across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East will see a partial eclipse outside the path of totality.
Example: reading the countdown
If today is January 15, 2027, the countdown above would show roughly "199 days, 18 hours, 52 minutes, 50 seconds" — ticking down live to 10:07 UTC on August 2, 2027, the moment of maximum eclipse over the Red Sea.
Common Use Cases
- Tracking how much time remains until the next total solar eclipse.
- Checking whether your location falls within the path of totality before booking travel.
- Planning a trip to view the "eclipse of the century" in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, or along its path.
- Classroom or science-communication use to build excitement around an upcoming eclipse.
Other upcoming eclipses
- February 6, 2027 — Annular solar eclipse visible from parts of Chile, Argentina, and coastal West Africa.
- August 2, 2027 — Total solar eclipse (this countdown), the longest of the century.
FAQs
When is the next solar eclipse?
The next total solar eclipse is on August 2, 2027. An earlier annular solar eclipse occurs on February 6, 2027, though it's visible from a much smaller, more remote area.
Why is the August 2027 eclipse called the "eclipse of the century"?
At up to 6 minutes 23 seconds, it's the longest total solar eclipse over land anywhere in the 21st century — a duration not matched again until 2114 — and its path crosses several major cities and landmarks across North Africa and the Middle East.
Does this countdown update automatically?
Yes — the timer ticks every second in real time, counting down to the moment of maximum eclipse in UTC.
Will I be able to see it from where I live?
Only locations within the path of totality (southern Spain through the Middle East) will see a total eclipse; much of Europe, Africa, and Asia will see a partial eclipse instead. Check timeanddate.com for visibility at your specific location.