Mark your calendar for Monday, August 2, 2027. That morning the Moon slides perfectly in front of the Sun, and along a narrow strip from southern Spain to Egypt, day turns to night for up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds. The total solar eclipse 2027 is the longest totality anyone will see from easily reachable land until the year 2114, and that’s why eclipse chasers already call it “the eclipse of the century.”
Here’s the part the travel guides leave out: this eclipse is also a New Moon at 10° Leo, sitting right next to Venus and the Moon’s South Node. You don’t have to be standing in Luxor to feel it. Astrologically, an eclipse works on everyone’s chart, wherever you happen to be on the planet.
In this guide you’ll find the exact time in your time zone, where the path of totality runs (and why the US misses out), what the eclipse chart actually says, how it fits into the full 2027 eclipse season, and what it means for your sign. We’ll finish with a simple ritual and the questions readers ask us most. ✨
When Is the Total Solar Eclipse 2027?
The total solar eclipse 2027 happens on Monday, August 2, 2027. Astrologers time it from the exact New Moon, when the Sun and Moon meet at 9°55′ Leo at 10:05 UTC. Astronomers time it from “greatest eclipse,” the moment the Moon’s shadow passes closest to Earth’s center, at 10:07 UTC near Luxor, Egypt. The two are only two minutes apart, so either time works for your ritual.
Eclipse Time in Your Time Zone
| Time zone | Exact New Moon (eclipse) |
|---|---|
| Eastern (EDT) | 6:05 a.m., Monday, Aug 2 |
| Central (CDT) | 5:05 a.m., Monday, Aug 2 |
| Mountain (MDT) | 4:05 a.m., Monday, Aug 2 |
| Pacific (PDT) | 3:05 a.m., Monday, Aug 2 |
| UK (BST) | 11:05 a.m., Monday, Aug 2 |
| UTC | 10:05, Monday, Aug 2 |
Worldwide, the partial phases start at 07:30 UTC over the Atlantic and end at 12:43 UTC over the Indian Ocean, so the whole event lasts a little over five hours from first touch to last.
Why It’s Called the Eclipse of the Century
Most total eclipses give you two or three minutes of darkness. This one gives you more than six, and the reason is beautifully simple. The Moon reaches perigee, its closest point to Earth, just a few hours before the eclipse, about 357,400 km away. A closer Moon looks bigger, so it covers the Sun for longer. Add the fact that the shadow crosses Egypt near the equator in the middle of the day, when the Sun is high (82° above the horizon at greatest eclipse), and you get 6 minutes 23 seconds at the longest point.
To be precise, the July 22, 2009 eclipse ran a few seconds longer, but its maximum fell over the open Pacific. The total solar eclipse 2027 is the one you can actually stand under on solid ground, and nothing longer will cross accessible land until June 3, 2114. For a full lunar calendar of the same year, see our 2027 full moon calendar.
Where to See the Total Solar Eclipse 2027: The Path of Totality
The Moon’s shadow touches down in the Atlantic, then races west to east along a path about 258 km (160 miles) wide. Here’s the route, with approximate totality times from eclipse cartographers:
- Spain and Gibraltar: the southern tip of Andalusia, including Cádiz (about 2m56s), the Costa del Sol and Málaga, plus Gibraltar and Ceuta.
- Morocco: the centerline passes just south of Tangier, with close to 5 minutes of darkness.
- Algeria, Tunisia and Libya: the shadow crosses Oran, Sfax and Benghazi.
- Egypt: the star of the show. Luxor gets about 6m21s, just short of the 6m23s maximum. Cairo sits outside the path and sees a deep partial eclipse instead.
- Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia: Jeddah gets close to 6 minutes before the shadow heads out over the Indian Ocean.
Can You See It From the United States?
Let’s be honest: no. By the time the Sun rises over the continental US, the Moon’s shadow has already moved east across the Atlantic, so no US city sees even a partial phase. The far eastern edge of Canada, around Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, catches a sliver right at sunrise, and the UK sees roughly 40% of the Sun covered in London. The good news is that the next eclipse in this same family (Saros 136), on August 12, 2045, crosses the United States coast to coast.
If you do travel, protect your eyes. Look at any partial phase only through certified solar viewers (ISO 12312-2). Regular sunglasses offer zero protection, however dark they are.
If you watched last year’s Leo eclipse, our guides to the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse and its path of totality show how the two summers connect, since both eclipses land in Leo.
The Astrology of the Total Solar Eclipse 2027: A Leo New Moon Beside Venus
Every solar eclipse is a New Moon with the volume turned all the way up. A regular New Moon opens a gentle chapter. An eclipse New Moon tends to open the chapter for you, sometimes before you feel ready. Doors close, doors open, and in hindsight the timing makes perfect sense.
This one lands at 9°55′ Leo, the sign of the heart, creativity, courage, play and being seen. Leo asks: Who are you when nobody’s handing you a script? It rules romance, children, joy, performance and the brave act of taking up space.
Venus Rides With the Eclipse
Venus sits at 7°16′ Leo, just 2.6° from the eclipse point. That’s a big deal. Venus softens the eclipse’s edge and points it toward love, pleasure, beauty, self-worth and creative work. Many eclipses feel like a shake-up. This one feels more like an invitation: fall back in love with your own life, your art, your people.
Close to the South Node: Letting Go Comes First
The Moon’s nodes have sat on the Leo-Aquarius axis since summer 2026. On eclipse day the North Node is at 11°29′ Aquarius, which puts the South Node at 11°29′ Leo, only about 1.5° from the eclipse. South Node eclipses are about release. Before something new can grow, you let go of an old role, especially one you played to be loved or applauded. Think of it as a fresh start for the heart that begins with a gentle goodbye.
Inside the Eclipse Chart
The supporting cast is unusually kind. Here’s what the planets are doing at the moment of the eclipse:
- Uranus at 9°09′ Gemini, sextile (0.8° orb): nearly exact. Expect a lucky surprise, a message out of the blue or an idea that changes your plans for the better. You can read more in our Uranus in Gemini guide.
- Mars at 10°42′ Libra, sextile (0.8° orb): also nearly exact. This gives you the courage to act on what you feel, and to make the first move in a relationship.
- Neptune at 6°31′ Aries, trine (3.4°): your intuition and imagination are wide open. Dreams around this date are worth writing down.
- Pluto at 5°52′ Aquarius, opposite (4°): the one tense aspect. Pluto asks you to release control, especially over how other people see you.
- Saturn at 27°50′ Aries: almost motionless and about to station retrograde on August 9. What you commit to now gets tested and strengthened over the next few months. Our Saturn in Aries guide explains the bigger story.
- Mercury at 29°56′ Cancer: it slips into Leo at 6:52 a.m. EDT, less than an hour after the eclipse, so the conversations that follow carry more confidence and warmth.
- Jupiter at 1°30′ Virgo: it entered Virgo on July 26, so the growth that follows this eclipse comes through practical steps, not grand gestures.
Put it all together and you get two harmonious sextiles within a degree, a supportive trine, Venus right on the eclipse and just one opposition. As eclipses go, this is about as friendly as they come.
The Full 2027 Eclipse Season (and the 2008 Echo)
Eclipses never arrive alone. NASA lists five eclipses in 2027: two solar and three penumbral lunar eclipses.
| Date (US Eastern) | Eclipse | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027, 11:00 a.m. EST | Annular solar eclipse | 17°37′ Aquarius |
| Feb 20, 2027, 6:13 p.m. EST | Penumbral lunar eclipse | Moon at 1°58′ Virgo |
| Jul 18, 2027, 12:03 p.m. EDT | Penumbral lunar eclipse (extremely faint) | Moon at 25°57′ Capricorn |
| Aug 2, 2027, 6:05 a.m. EDT | Total solar eclipse | 9°55′ Leo |
| Aug 17, 2027, 3:14 a.m. EDT | Penumbral lunar eclipse | Moon at 24°04′ Aquarius |
The February 6 annular eclipse in Aquarius is the opening act. Whatever theme it raised for you in the “us” side of life (friends, community, causes, the future) comes back on August 2 from the “me” side, Leo. Then the August 17 lunar eclipse in Aquarius, two weeks later, shows you what has to be released for the new Leo chapter to fit. Think of the whole window, roughly July 18 to August 17, as one long story.
The Leo Eclipse Lineage
Leo has gone dark before. The total eclipses of August 11, 1999 (18° Leo), August 21, 2017 (the Great American Eclipse at 28° Leo) and August 12, 2026 (20° Leo) all fell in this sign. But the closest echo is August 1, 2008, a total solar eclipse at 9°32′ Leo. That’s within half a degree of the 2027 eclipse point, exactly 19 years apart. This repeating rhythm is called a Metonic cycle.
Here’s the practical takeaway: think back to summer 2008. A relationship, a move, a creative leap, a child, a breakup? Similar themes tend to come back around now, but you meet them as a wiser, braver person.
The total solar eclipse 2027 is also the last solar eclipse in Leo for a long while. The series moves to Aquarius on January 26, 2028 and then to Cancer in July 2028. Leo doesn’t see another solar eclipse until two partials in 2036, and its next total eclipse is August 12, 2045. If you’re curious how lunar eclipses fit into all this, start with our lunar eclipse meaning guide.
What the Total Solar Eclipse 2027 Means for Each Zodiac Sign
For the most accurate reading, look up your rising sign first. The eclipse lands in the house of your chart that Leo occupies, which depends on your Ascendant. Your Sun sign makes a good second reading. Don’t know your rising sign? Our Sun, Moon and rising calculator takes a minute.
Birthday alert: if you were born roughly July 31 to August 3 (Leo), January 29 to February 1 (Aquarius), April 28 to May 1 (Taurus) or October 31 to November 3 (Scorpio), your Sun sits close to 10° of a fixed sign, so this eclipse touches you directly. Expect a stronger personal turning point.
Aries (and Aries Rising): 5th House of Love and Joy
Romance, creativity and play take center stage. A new love story, a creative project or a pregnancy announcement fits this eclipse perfectly. With Neptune in your sign trining the eclipse, follow what genuinely delights you, not what looks impressive.
Taurus (and Taurus Rising): 4th House of Home and Family
Your home base is shifting. Moving, renovating or changing your family setup is all on the table. Because the eclipse squares your sign, take your time with big property decisions and let them settle for a week or two before you sign.
Gemini (and Gemini Rising): 3rd House of Voice and Ideas
Uranus in your sign makes a near-exact sextile to this eclipse, so a single conversation, message or short trip could change your direction. Start the newsletter, pitch the idea, write the post. Your words carry real weight now.
Cancer (and Cancer Rising): 2nd House of Money and Self-Worth
A fresh chapter opens around income and what you believe you deserve. Ask for the raise, adjust your prices or let go of a spending habit that never felt like you. Venus on the eclipse is a reminder that your worth isn’t up for negotiation.
Leo (and Leo Rising): 1st House of Self
This is your eclipse, and it’s your birthday season too. It’s a powerful reset of image, health and direction. The South Node asks you to drop a role you’ve outgrown, and Venus helps you step into a truer, more radiant version of yourself. Our Leo rising guide goes deeper into how this axis shapes your style.
Virgo (and Virgo Rising): 12th House of Rest and Release
The eclipse falls behind the scenes for you. Rest, therapy, spiritual practice and quiet endings matter more than new launches. Jupiter just entered your sign, so treat these weeks as the deep breath before your biggest growth year in over a decade.
Libra (and Libra Rising): 11th House of Friends and Dreams
A new circle, group or community opens up, possibly through someone you meet by chance. Mars in your sign sextiles the eclipse, so you have the courage to apply, join or start the club yourself.
Scorpio (and Scorpio Rising): 10th House of Career
Your public life is in the spotlight. A new role, a promotion or a pivot in direction is possible. The eclipse squares your sign, so it may arrive as a push rather than a polite request. Say yes to visibility.
Sagittarius (and Sagittarius Rising): 9th House of Travel and Belief
Fittingly for an eclipse people will cross oceans to see, travel, study, publishing and big-picture beliefs light up for you. Even if you stay home, a class, a mentor or a new philosophy can widen your world.
Capricorn (and Capricorn Rising): 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources
Deep bonds, shared money, debts and inheritances are in focus. A partnership could get closer, or a financial tie could finally get settled. Pluto, which spent 2008 to 2024 in your sign, now opposes this eclipse from Aquarius and helps you release old fears about trust.
Aquarius (and Aquarius Rising): 7th House of Partnership
The eclipse lands right opposite your sign, so the spotlight falls on your significant other, your business partner or your closest friend. Relationships get defined, renewed or redesigned on fresher terms. With the North Node in your sign, the future you’re building points toward collaboration. See our Aquarius rising guide for more on this axis.
Pisces (and Pisces Rising): 6th House of Health and Routine
Daily habits, wellness and work routines get a refresh. A new job, a new schedule or a new way of caring for your body could begin now. Small, steady changes count for more than dramatic overhauls.
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Eclipse Rituals: What to Do (and Skip) Around August 2
Astrologers traditionally suggest observing an eclipse rather than forcing it. You’re planting a seed in soil that’s still shifting. Here’s a simple practice that works wherever you live, even if the eclipse happens while you’re asleep.
A Simple Leo Eclipse Ritual
- The night before (Sunday, Aug 1): light a gold or yellow candle. Write down one role you’re ready to stop performing. That’s your South Node release.
- Eclipse morning: if you’re awake around 6 a.m. Eastern, sit quietly for six minutes, one for every minute of totality in Luxor. Breathe into your chest, the area Leo rules.
- Write three heart wishes: one about love, one about creativity and one about how you want to be seen. Keep them in present tense (“I share my work proudly”).
- Wear your sign, or Leo’s: gold jewelry, sunflowers on the table or a piece like our Specialty Leo Zodiac Necklace make a small daily reminder of the promise you made to yourself.
- Revisit on August 17: during the lunar eclipse in Aquarius, reread your wishes and notice what has already shifted.
For more ideas, our New Moon rituals guide has ceremonies you can adapt for any eclipse.
What to Skip
- Irreversible decisions on the day itself. Let things unfold for a few days before signing, quitting or committing.
- Forcing outcomes. Eclipse energy reveals; it doesn’t take orders. Watch what shows up.
- Fear. Eclipses aren’t bad omens. This one is surrounded by gentle aspects and leans toward love and courage.
Total Solar Eclipse 2027 FAQ
What date is the total solar eclipse 2027?
Monday, August 2, 2027. The exact New Moon is at 10:05 UTC (6:05 a.m. EDT), and greatest eclipse is at 10:07 UTC near Luxor, Egypt.
How long is the 2027 total solar eclipse?
Up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds at the point of greatest eclipse in southern Egypt. Most places in the path get between 2 and 6 minutes.
Will the 2027 eclipse be visible in the US?
No. It happens before sunrise across the continental United States. Only eastern Atlantic Canada catches a small partial at sunrise. The next total eclipse in this family crosses the US on August 12, 2045.
What sign is the 2027 solar eclipse in?
Leo, at 9°55′. Venus travels with it at 7° Leo, and the South Node sits nearby at 11° Leo.
Which zodiac signs are most affected?
The fixed signs, Leo, Aquarius, Taurus and Scorpio, especially if your Sun, Moon, rising or a personal planet sits within a few degrees of 10° in those signs.
How long does an eclipse’s influence last?
Astrologers typically watch for effects from a few weeks before an eclipse to about six months after, until the next eclipse season arrives in January 2028.
Is it safe to look at a total solar eclipse?
Only during the brief totality itself, when the Sun is completely covered. During every partial phase, use certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses.
Final Thoughts: Let Your Heart Lead
The total solar eclipse 2027 asks a very Leo question: what would you create, and who would you love, if you stopped performing and simply showed up as yourself? With Venus beside the eclipse, two near-exact sextiles and a long, slow Saturn station just after, this is a rare eclipse that rewards courage with sweetness.
You don’t need a plane ticket to Egypt. You need a quiet morning, an honest page in your journal and the willingness to let one old story end. The rest unfolds over the following six months. For a wider view of the year, pair this guide with our Chinese zodiac 2027 forecast and the Mercury retrograde dates for 2026–2027.
The sky goes dark for six minutes so you can see what’s been glowing inside you all along. 🌙✨
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