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.
- gorgoiler
I see a few gloomy comments here about pricing and being “sold out”. Cheer up! The great thing about an eclipse is you just need to see the sky! It is an event it is impossible, or at least very difficult, to scalp and extort.
Sure, hotels in popular areas get expensive, but totality is visible from such a large swath of land that you can stay anywhere in a 100 mile radius and get a great cheap view off the back of a few hours driving and a picnic, particularly as August 2027’s path goes through Andalucia.
I flew into Palma for this year’s sunset eclipse, watched it from the roof of the airport parking lot, then flew home. I booked late and didn’t get the best deal and my flight was still only €150.
- 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.
- walrus01
The eclipse is also going to pass directly over Abha, Saudi Arabia. The high elevation parts of Saudi Arabia in that region are already their own modest successful tourist attraction. For an example of what it looks like, google image search "asir province saudi arabia"
- bguberfain
If you are planing to watch the eclipse, a good resource is to look at http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/SolarEclipsesGoogleEart...
In 2028 it will go straight to Sydney, Australia
- bookofjoe
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/13/travel/solar-eclipse-2027...