ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): A rare celestial phenomenon that has been hailed as one of the most stunning and longest solar eclipses of this century is being anxiously anticipated by astronomers and scientists worldwide.
When the Earth, Moon, and Sun align in a very rare pattern, the Moon will be able to totally block the Sun’s light, causing the phenomenon.
The longest solar eclipse of the current century will be on August 2, 2027. As a consequence, daylight will momentarily give way to darkness in a number of areas.
According to scientists, this eclipse will be unique in that this total eclipse near the historic city of Luxor in Egypt will last for 6 minutes and 23 seconds, which will be the longest eclipse of any terrestrial location this century.
The path of totality of the longest solar eclipse will pass through several countries in Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
These include parts of Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Somalia.
The eclipse will begin in the eastern United States and travel about 5,000 kilometers across the Red Sea from Africa to the Middle East.
During the total eclipse, the sky will suddenly dim as the light spreads shortly before sunset.
Experts are calling it a valuable opportunity for astronomical researchers and public awareness, because during this time, experiments can be conducted on the solar atmosphere, changes in temperature and light intensity.
A partial solar eclipse will be visible in most parts of Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh on this day. That is, a part of the sun will be covered by the moon, resulting in a scene of light, darkness, and dim light. However, the total eclipse will not be possible to see in these areas.
