Contrary to viral social media rumors, no total solar eclipse is taking place on August 2, 2025. NASA has debunked widespread claims that the world will go dark for six minutes this Saturday. The next major total solar eclipse is actually set for August 2, 2027, and not this year.
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When and Where Will the 2027 Solar Eclipse Occur?
According to NASA, a total solar eclipse will occur on August 2, 2027, with a maximum duration of 6 minutes and 23 seconds at its peak. This rare astronomical event is already being dubbed the “Eclipse of the Century” due to its extended totality, making it the longest solar eclipse since 1991.
Regions That Will Experience the Eclipse
- Total Eclipse Visibility: Parts of North Africa, Europe, and the Middle East
- Partial Eclipse in the U.S.: A limited portion of Maine may witness a partial eclipse between 5:14 a.m. and 5:19 a.m. ET
Upcoming Eclipses Before 2027
Before the 2027 event, skywatchers can anticipate another total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, which will be visible in:
- Greenland
- Iceland
- Spain
- Portugal
- Parts of Russia
Did NASA Say the World Will Go Dark for 6 Minutes?
Absolutely not. The claim that the entire world will experience darkness for six minutes on August 2, 2025, is false. NASA and astronomy experts have dismissed this hoax, clarifying that such an event will only occur locally in the eclipse path and not globally.
Recap of Recent and Historic Eclipses
- April 8, 2024: Total eclipse lasted 4 minutes and 28 seconds
- July 11, 1991: One of the longest eclipses, at 6 minutes and 53 seconds
- August 2, 2027: Longest eclipse totality on land until 2114
Conclusion
There will be no solar eclipse on August 2, 2025, and the world will certainly not go dark. The next big celestial event to look forward to is on August 2, 2027, offering one of the most impressive eclipse displays of the 21st century — but only for certain regions of the world.