A rare astronomical event will befall Egypt on August 2, 2027, when the city of Luxor will witness the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century – lasting six minutes and twenty-three seconds, according to NASA.
The event is expected to attract thousands of visitors, scientists, and photographers from around the world to witness what has been called “a night in broad daylight.” Darkness will engulf the day in a rare moment where stars will be clearly visible and temperatures will drop by a full ten degrees.
Egypt – Luxor in particular – is considered the ideal location globally to observe the phenomenon, making it a focal point for international travel and tourism agencies, which have already begun promoting “eclipse tourism” trips to Egypt.
Tourism experts stated that this even will serve as a golden opportunity to revitalize astronomical tourism, thereby positioning Egypt as a leading scientific and tourist destination for 2027.
Comparing the eclipse’s visibility in the area of the solar coverage at its peak (according to local time):
- Luxor (Egypt) 100 percent – 12:06 PM
- Lampedusa (Italy) 99.8 percent – 12:15 PM
- Syracuse (Italy) 92 percent – 12:18 PM
- Malaga (Spain) 96 percent – 11:58 AM
- Naples (Italy) 85 percent – 12:21 PM
