How the solar eclipse of August 2, 2027 works
In short: A total solar eclipse will occur on August 2, 2027, when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun to block direct sunlight.
1. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun. 2. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight. 3. A total solar eclipse will occur at the Moon's descending node of orbit on Monday, August 2, 2027. 4. Totality occurs in a narrow path across Earth's surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over a surrounding region.
Sources: Wikipedia, “Solar eclipse of August 2, 2027 (Wikipedia)” (CC BY-SA 4.0). Illustrative, not to scale.
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