Future solar eclipse maps

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Future solar eclipse maps

Eclipses are heaven-sent chances to explore places you might never have considered. It's easy to discover where to see the next solar eclipse – they're fixed far ahead, with at least one eclipse a year. So decide which one suits your diary, budget and interests. Also consider where has the best chance of clear skies on the big day. The next total eclipse in 2027 will sweep across Southern Spain and North Africa, which is the perfect excuse to head to Morocco, Tunisia or Egypt. And remember: totality covers a spread of locations as the moon's shadow crosses the earth, so if the forecast isn't good in one spot, you might be luckier somewhere nearby.

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The map shows the paths of upcoming total solar eclipses. Icons represent the point of greatest eclipse.

Note: greatest eclipse is not the same as greatest duration, but the difference is likely to be measured in tenths of a second.

Egypt, 2 August 2027

In Egypt, totality will last over six minutes just outside Luxor – the longest in the world for the 2027 eclipse. Our trips combine that otherworldly wonder with lots of other more landbound marvels: the new Grand Egyptian Museum, pyramids, the Nile and the Valley of the Kings.

Morocco, 2 August 2027

Marvellous Morocco is home to spectacular cities and towering dunes – but it’ll also be a great place to marvel at the 2027 eclipse. There are multiple potential viewing points that range from full to partial totality, including Essaouira, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley and Ait Benhaddou.

Saudi Arabia, 2 August 2027

The eclipse sweeps straight over the Red Sea, catching Saudi Arabia on the kingdom’s western coast. Saudi Arabia hasn’t witnessed a solar eclipse in 75 years, so expect excitement, as well as around six minutes of totality. Jeddah will make a great viewing spot – just prepare to experience its hottest month, with temperatures heading towards 40°C.

Spain, 2 August 2027

Southerly Andalucia welcomes the second of its three eclipses in 2027 – and it’s likely to be the most dramatic. For starters, the sun will be high in the sky and totality will last around three minutes. Head for Cadiz, Malaga and the coast of Almeria and Granada for the best viewpoints.

Tunisia, 2 August 2027

The Great North African Eclipse sweeps over nine countries in 2027. Tunisia is one of the best places to see it, thanks to expected clear skies, tolerable temperatures, obstruction-free viewpoints and an epic duration of around six minutes. Stay long enough for sightseeing too, including the Roman amphitheatre of El Djem and desert oases.