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The Total Solar Eclipse of August 2, 2027: Why Astronomers Are Already Calling It the "Eclipse of the Century" — and What It Means for Every Zodiac Sign On August 2, 2027, at 6:05 AM EDT , a total solar eclipse reaches its peak at 9°55' Leo — and it's not just another eclipse. At maximum, totality lasts roughly 6 minutes and 23 seconds , making it the longest stretch of daytime darkness anywhere on land this century. The path crosses southern Spain, the Strait of Gibraltar, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt (where totality peaks over Luxor), and Saudi Arabia. Here's everything worth knowing — the exact timing, where to see it, and what this rare Leo eclipse means for every zodiac sign. The diamond-ring effect during totality, 2017 — NASA/Carla Thomas, public domain. Some eclipses come and go with a minute or two of darkness and a few dramatic photos. This one is different, and astronomers have been marking the date on calendars for years. Six minutes and tw...