Solar Eclipse Explorer

Three Total Solar Eclipses Are Coming

Few astronomical events capture the imagination quite like a solar eclipse. For a brief moment, daylight changes, temperatures drop, and the Moon transforms our view of the Sun. The coming years will bring three remarkable total solar eclipses that eclipse chasers and astrophotographers around the world are already preparing for.

This image was captured during the October 14, 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse. Standing beneath the Moon's shadow and watching the Sun transform into a ring of fire was an unforgettable experience and a reminder of why eclipse events inspire observers around the world.

2027 Eclipse Path Maps

The August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse is expected to be one of the most significant eclipse events of the decade. The maps below show both the detailed eclipse path across southern Spain and the broader route of totality extending across North Africa and the Middle East.

Maps courtesy of NationalEclipse.com . Credits preserved per source requirements.

August 12, 2026

The first major eclipse in this series will cross Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain. For many observers in Europe, this will be the first opportunity in years to experience totality without traveling across the world.

August 2, 2027

The 2027 eclipse is the event I am currently preparing for through Starry Atlantic Pleiades. The path of totality crosses southern Spain, Gibraltar, North Africa, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen.

This eclipse is especially notable because of its long duration of totality. For many eclipse enthusiasts, it is expected to become one of the most important eclipse events of the decade.

July 22, 2028

Australia will host another outstanding total solar eclipse. Astrophotographers around the world are already beginning preliminary planning for this event because of the favorable observing opportunities available along the path.

Why Totality Matters

Photographs can capture the beauty of an eclipse, but they cannot fully reproduce the experience of standing beneath the Moon's shadow as it races across the Earth. The appearance of the solar corona, the changing light, and the reactions of people around you create a moment unlike anything else in astronomy.

Looking Ahead

Over the coming months, I will continue documenting my preparations for the 2027 Spain Eclipse Expedition through Starry Atlantic Pleiades, including travel plans, equipment choices, eclipse photography techniques, and observations from the field.

Clear skies,
Itxier Meziani
Starry Atlantic Pleiades

Maps courtesy of NationalEclipse.com Credits preserved per source requirements.