Ancient Egypt Will Soon Host The Century’s Longest Total Solar Eclipse

On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will bring 6 minutes 19 seconds of totality to Luxor, Egypt, part of a path crossing Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Somalia, home to nearly 89 million people. Forbes reports the eclipse belongs to the Saros 136 family, known for unusually long totalities, driven by the moon's proximity to perigee and Earth's proximity to aphelion.

Temperatures in Luxor often exceed 108 degrees Fahrenheit in early August, and totality could bring a brief 18-degree drop before conditions rebound. Alternatives with shorter crowds but similarly long totality include Dendera Temple and Bahariya Oasis.

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