What is the truth about the eclipse of the century that will affect several Arab countries?

Arab Weather - Over the past few hours, rumors have spread like wildfire on social media and even in some media outlets about a prolonged total solar eclipse.

Some accounts described this upcoming eclipse as unprecedented, but the news is completely inaccurate.

"Eclipse of the Century"

The so-called "eclipse of the century" won't happen for another two years. This total solar eclipse, which will last 6 minutes and 23 seconds at its peak, is expected to occur on August 2, 2027, according to NASA.

This total eclipse, in which the Moon moves smoothly between the Sun and Earth and casts its shadow over them, will be one of the longest eclipses in decades and the longest until 2114.

The path of this eclipse will be visible over parts of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, according to the National Eclipse Center and NASA. The countries that will fall within its path are: Morocco and Algeria, in addition to Tunisia, Libya, and Sudan, as well as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Yemen.

It will also be visible in Somalia, Spain, and Gibraltar. The total solar eclipse that occurred on April 8, 2024, lasted 4 minutes and 28 seconds at its peak, while the eclipse in 1991 lasted 6 minutes and 53 seconds.

Source: Al Arabiya Channel.