When will the next total solar eclipse occur, and which countries will witness this amazing sight?
In the next five years, there will be fewer total solar eclipses.
New Delhi: Observing solar and lunar eclipses is a special opportunity not only for those interested in astronomy, but also for ordinary people. Last year, on April 8, the world witnessed a total solar eclipse. This year, two solar eclipses also occurred. Following this, many people are asking when the next solar eclipse will occur. In the next five years (between 2026 and 2030), there will be fewer total solar eclipses. This will limit opportunities for astronomy enthusiasts. But it’s not that these opportunities will be completely absent. Total solar eclipses are expected in Iceland, Spain, Egypt, and North Africa in 2026 and 2027.
When will the next eclipse occur?
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026. Its path will pass through the Arctic Ocean, eastern Greenland, western Iceland, and northern Spain. In Spain, the 2026 solar eclipse will occur in Mallorca, Menorca, and Ibiza, where a total solar eclipse will last for one-and-a-half to two minutes over the Balearic Sea.
In Iceland, the solar eclipse will last for two minutes and 18 seconds. It will be visible in Breiðafjordur Bay, between the Westfjords and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. In Greenland, the path of totality, which will last approximately two minutes and 17 seconds, will cover the eastern coast of Greenland and remote, uninhabited areas of the ocean.
Solar Eclipse in 2027
The solar eclipse in 2027 will occur on August 2. It will pass over southern Spain, northern Africa, and the Middle East. This will be the longest terrestrial eclipse of the 21st century, lasting six minutes and 23 seconds in Luxor, Egypt. Eclipse cruises on the Nile River are planned by some organizations in Egypt.
Located in the line of totality for four minutes and 50 seconds, Tangier will be Morocco’s prime viewing destination. In southern Spain, Malaga will be in the line of totality for about two minutes, and Cadiz for three minutes. These will be prime viewing sites. Smithsonian Journeys is preparing eclipse tours in southern Spain.
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