Looking Ahead: The Next 100 Years
The celestial mechanics governing our solar system are precise enough that we can predict solar eclipses centuries in advance. The upcoming 100 years will feature some spectacular alignments, bringing the shadow of the Moon to entirely new generations of skywatchers.
Notable Future Eclipses
August 12, 2026
Crossing Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, this eclipse will offer stunning views over dramatic landscapes and the Mediterranean Sea as the sun sets.
August 2, 2027
A spectacularly long eclipse featuring over 6 minutes of totality passing directly over Luxor, Egypt, and the Valley of the Kings.
September 2, 2035
The shadow of the Moon will fall directly over Beijing and Pyongyang, making it a highly anticipated and historically viewed event in East Asia.
August 12, 2045
The next monumental eclipse for the United States, sweeping from California to Florida with a massive totality duration of over 6 minutes.
Upcoming Eclipse Schedule (Next 25 Years)
| Date | Max Totality | Primary Regions |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 2m 18s | Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Spain |
| Aug 2, 2027 | 6m 23s | Morocco, Spain, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia |
| Jul 22, 2028 | 5m 10s | Australia, New Zealand |
| Nov 25, 2030 | 3m 44s | Botswana, South Africa, Australia |
| Mar 30, 2033 | 2m 37s | Russia, Alaska |
| Sep 2, 2035 | 2m 54s | China, North Korea, Japan, Pacific |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 6m 06s | USA, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Guyana |