A total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, will offer over six minutes of darkness in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East — the longest eclipse on land in nearly a century. Luxor, Egypt, will witness the maximum duration. India will see only a partial eclipse, but preparations are already underway. While viral rumours falsely claimed this event would occur in 2025, astronomers confirm the real eclipse is still two years away and of major scientific interest.