The century’s longest solar eclipse is set to take place in August 2027 with an estimated 90 million people expected to witness it directly from the “path of totality.”

The longest solar eclipse of the 21st century is coming in just a few months time. Predicted to last at least six minutes and 23 seconds, it will be highly visible across the world, making it a remarkable milestone in the history of astronomy.

A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, completely covering the solar disc. The length of an eclipse depends on various factors, such as the altitude of the sun and where you’re viewing it from.

What makes this particular solar eclipse unique is that it will be the longest of the 21st century – with an estimated 90 million people expected to witness it directly from the “path of totality.”

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