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El “eclipse del siglo”, de seis minutos de duración, llegará al valle de los Reyes
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points The longest duration of totality will be observable near Luxor, lasting six minutes and 23 seconds. A significant solar event is approaching, with a total solar eclipse set to occur on August 2, 2027.
A significant solar event is approaching, with a total solar eclipse set to occur on August 2, 2027. This eclipse will bring daytime darkness to parts of North Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. The longest duration of totality will be observable near Luxor, lasting six minutes and 23 seconds.
This duration is notable as the longest anywhere on the planet until 2114, according to NASA. The upcoming eclipse is the second longest total eclipse of the 21st century, surpassed only by one in July 2009. Further details about this event are available from the source.
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Category: government Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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