How to Catch the 'Eclipse of the Century' in 2027, When Spain, Egypt and More Go Dark
Watch the 'Eclipse of the Century' Next Year When Spain, Egypt and More Go Dark
On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will sweep across a 9,500-mile path from southern Spain to the Horn of Africa, treating 10 countries to over six minutes of totality. With prime viewing spots in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, Morocco's Caves of Hercules, and Spain's Rock of Gibraltar, the event promises clear skies and ancient backdrops. But travelers must act fast: tours are selling out and waiting lists are growing.
Imagine standing beneath a blackened sun among the ancient Egyptian tombs in the Valley of the Kings or overlooking the Nile at the Hatshepsut Temple.
- nottorp
Hotels in the path of the eclipse were already expensive on those dates in Gibraltar and Spain. Now with the press coverage they'll be unattainable.
- mcv
I planned for this year's eclipse two years in advance, and it was a bit disappointing: the eclipse, just before sunset, disappeared behind some wisps of clouds just before the totality.
Now I'm wondering if this is as good as it's likely to get, or if I should book again for next year. Honestly, the idea of combining Tatooine with an eclipse sounds awesome, but that particular trip is already sold out.
- swiftcoder