Last August 12, millions of people had brought out their protective glasses to witness the display offered by a total solar eclipse. And for those who dream of reliving this magical moment, the opportunity could come sooner than expected. On August 2, 2027, this astronomical phenomenon, which occurs when one celestial body occludes another, is set to return. According to a recent statement from the Washington Post, it will even be “the eclipse of the century,” due to its unusually long duration—more than 6 minutes and 20 seconds at its maximum—and the high likelihood of clear skies.
In which countries will the solar eclipse be visible?
The eclipse will be visible from several countries, including Egypt, the southern part of Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Saudi Arabia. But to maximize your chances and enjoy the spectacle for as long as possible, it would be best to head to Luxor, Egypt, where the period of darkness will be the longest. According to American meteorologist Matthew Cappucci, no other solar eclipse visible from Earth will feature a totality as long as this one before 2114.
“In other words, the next eclipse will be spectacular”, he said. Meanwhile, astronomer Jeffrey Bennett stressed that the event should be even more impressive given that “cloud formation forecasts are excellent”. In a recent press release, the travel agency Nomade Aventure reported an unusual number of inquiries and sign-ups since the official date of the eclipse was announced. More than 8% of clients already enrolled for a 2027 small-group trip have therefore chosen one of the six itineraries that allow witnessing the phenomenon.
The same observation was made by an American media outlet. Alexandra Gillespie, luxury and adventure travel advisor and owner of New Atlas, noted a rise in inquiries for Luxor-based trips for the 2027 eclipse since August. However, she urged eclipse chasers to consider the entire totality belt, including destinations “where there is still a strong chance of optimal visibility and observing a very long totality without necessarily rushing to Luxor”. According to her, it is essential to engage the traveler as a whole.
The 2027 eclipse is already driving up travel prices
As Nomade Aventure notes, travelers were right to plan ahead to secure their trip. Several journeys are already full, and the prices for flights and accommodations located in the best spots to observe the eclipse are rising.
In its release, the agency cites, in particular, the example of a large house in Andalusia, whose usual nightly rate is €1,400 but climbs to €15,000 for the night of August 2–3, 2027. The same trend is seen with EgyptAir, whose fares have nearly doubled as the eclipse date approaches.
