Solar eclipse happening in 2027 will be the second longest of the century

The solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, will be the second-longest of the 21st century, with totality lasting an extraordinary six minutes and 23 seconds at its longest point

See the full list of countries that will see the second-longest total eclipse of the 21st century.

The total solar eclipse on Wednesday was the most significant seen from the UK since 1999, but there will be another chance to witness totality in 2027 from Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory

The eclipse on Wednesday was the most significant seen from the UK since 1999, with more than 90% of the Sun obscured by the Moon at its peak.

Millions across the UK grabbed specialist glasses or made pinhole projectors for this week's solar eclipse - and next year the 'eclipse of the century' is taking place

In the aftermath of the solar eclipse that occurred on 12 August 2026, Portugal is already preparing to witness a new eclipse in August 2027.

The next total solar eclipse will be the longest yet to come  CNN

Gibraltar, Marbella and Lampedusa all lie in the path of totality for the eclipse on 2 August, 2027.

On Aug. 2, Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East will witness a solar blockbuster with extra-long totality. If you want to see it, book soon.

As the sky darkened, gradually at first and then quickly, people broke into applause and cheered. It was the Spain's first total solar eclipse in more than a century.

The Letchworth and District Astronomical Society have handed out safety glasses to crowds.

Across a wide band of northern and central Spain and Portugal, millions of people enjoyed some of mainland Europe's best views of the eclipse. It also passed over slivers of Greenland and Iceland.

Across a wide band of northern and central Spain and Portugal, millions of people expected to have some of mainland Europe's best views of the eclipse. It also passed over slivers of Greenland and Iceland.