What is the next solar eclipse?
The next solar eclipse is an annular eclipse on 6 February 2027. Its central annular path crosses southern Chile and Argentina before continuing over the Atlantic. A partial eclipse is visible across a wider region.
The next total solar eclipse is on 2 August 2027. Its path of totality crosses southern Spain, Morocco and other parts of North Africa before continuing across the Arabian Peninsula. Near Luxor, totality lasts more than six minutes.
Upcoming solar eclipses
| Date | Type | Maximum duration | Central visibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2027 | Annular | 7m 51s | Chile, Argentina, Atlantic, West Africa |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Total | 6m 23s | Spain, North Africa, Arabia |
| 26 Jan 2028 | Annular | 10m 27s | Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Iberia |
| 22 Jul 2028 | Total | 5m 10s | Australia, New Zealand |
| 14 Jan 2029 | Partial | Not applicable | North and Central America |
| 12 Jun 2029 | Partial | Not applicable | Arctic, northern Europe, Alaska |
| 11 Jul 2029 | Partial | Not applicable | Southern Chile and Argentina |
| 5 Dec 2029 | Partial | Not applicable | Southern South America, Antarctica |
| 1 Jun 2030 | Annular | 5m 21s | North Africa, Europe, Asia |
| 25 Nov 2030 | Total | 3m 44s | Southern Africa, Australia |
How to read the calendar
The listed duration is the maximum along the central path, not the duration from every city. Local circumstances depend on latitude, longitude, elevation and the horizon.
A partial eclipse can cover a large region while the central total or annular path remains narrow. Search a city to find the first locally visible event and all contact times.
When to begin planning
- International total-eclipse trips: 12 to 24 months before the event.
- Regional travel: 6 to 12 months before the event.
- Weather mobility plan: compare climates early, then finalise 3 to 7 days ahead.
- Equipment rehearsal: at least one month ahead, with a final check the week before.
Quick answers
- Next solar eclipse: 6 February 2027, annular.
- Next total solar eclipse: 2 August 2027.
- Next total eclipse in Spain: 2 August 2027 in parts of the far south.
- Next total eclipse in Morocco: 2 August 2027 across parts of the north.
Sources and methodology
Dates, paths and safety guidance use the references below. Local timings are rounded calculations for the stated reference points; recalculate your exact observing location.
- NASA GSFC: Solar eclipses 2021 to 2030 ↗All listed dates, eclipse types, magnitudes, maximum durations and visibility regions.
- NASA: Future eclipses ↗Current NASA event summaries and planning context for upcoming eclipses.