On August 2, 2027, viewers in Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East will view a total eclipse of the Sun, with totality lasting around 6 minutes and 23 seconds . The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.

That's unusually long for a total solar eclipse. As well as being the longest total eclipse viewed on land since 1991, it will be the longest total eclipse on land until 2114, per Space.com . If you want to witness a longer one without any funny business, you would have to venture into the oceans in the meantime.

There is, of course, a sneaky way of extending any eclipse; chasing the Moon as it casts its shadow on the Earth. On foot or by car, you will not extend this time by much, even if you happen to find a h

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