article author: SPA Thu, 2026-07-16 16: 28 RIYADH: The world will witness one of the longest total solar eclipses of the 21st century, on Aug. 2, 2027. It will be a rare astronomical event not seen in Saudi Arabia for more than 75 years that will temporarily turn daylight into darkness. The path of totality will cross large parts of western and southern Saudi Arabia, placing the Kingdom in a strategic global position for observation, while neighboring Egypt is expected to record the maximum duration. Main category: Saudi Arabia Tags: Saudi Space Agency (SSA)



