00:00I think that eclipse on August 12th was impressive. Well, I mean, it was. Incredibly so. But what if I
00:08told you the next one could be even better?
00:11In less than a year, another total solar eclipse will cross parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Yes,
00:18Spain gets another one.
00:20On August 2nd, 2027, the moon's shadow will sweep across southern Spain before crossing Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt. The
00:30list goes on.
00:31But what makes this eclipse so special is its remarkable length.
00:35Near Luxor, Egypt, totality will last an astonishing 6 minutes and 23 seconds.
00:42That's the longest solar eclipse visible from land since 1991 and the longest until 2140.
00:50It also passes through one of the driest regions on Earth, giving eclipse chases some of the best odds of
00:56clear skies, provided pesky sandstorms behave.
01:01If the recent eclipse has sparked an obsession, don't worry, you're not alone.
01:05For many people, seeing one total solar eclipse is just the beginning.
01:10The countdown is already on for the next total solar eclipse on August 2nd, 2027.
01:18But if you can't wait that long, the good news is, is that in just two weeks, a spectacular deep
01:24partial lunar eclipse will be visible across North America.
01:28With more than 96% of the moon slipping into Earth's shadow, it's set to be the best lunar eclipse
01:34anywhere on Earth until New Year's Eve 2028.
01:37Now, that's a cause for celebration.
01:39information.
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