A Perfect Alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun

In August 2027, the Moon’s shadow will sweep across the center of the globe.
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Sometimes during a solar eclipse, the Moon’s shadow just clips the top or bottom of the globe.
Not so on August 2, 2027: The Moon’s shadow will cross Earth’s equator, bringing totality to parts of the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, the Mediterranean Sea, North Africa, the Red Sea, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean.
Explore our 3D map for this eclipse