When Is Total Solar Eclipse August 2, 2027?
Total Solar Eclipse August 2, 2027 falls on Monday, August 2, 2027.
Total Solar Eclipse August 2, 2027 falls on Monday, August 2, 2027 — a Monday. That is 283 days from today. The date is confirmed, so the only thing that moves is the countdown itself.
| Year | Date | Day of week |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Mon 02 Aug 2027 | Monday |
| 2028 | Wed 02 Aug 2028 | Wednesday |
| 2029 | Thu 02 Aug 2029 | Thursday |
| 2030 | Fri 02 Aug 2030 | Friday |
| 2031 | Sat 02 Aug 2031 | Saturday |
| 2032 | Mon 02 Aug 2032 | Monday |
Why the day of the week moves
A date advances by one weekday each year, because 365 days is 52 weeks plus one day. In a leap year it advances by two, which is why the weekday occasionally jumps. Over the six years in the table above you can watch both patterns: the single-step years and the leap-year double step.
This matters more than it sounds if you are planning around a weekend. An event that lands on a Saturday this year may fall midweek in two years' time, which changes everything from travel to time off.
About Total Solar Eclipse August 2, 2027
The eclipse of the century: up to 6 minutes 23 seconds of totality — the longest over land until 2114 — crossing southern Spain, Morocco, Algeria, TUNISIA, Libya, Egypt (Luxor gets 6+ minutes) and Saudi Arabia. If you've ever wanted to chase a total eclipse, this is the one to chase.
Eclipse timing depends on your location — the counter above runs to the calendar date worldwide. Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses; the Moon's red glow during a total lunar eclipse is completely safe to watch.
Quick facts
| Date | Monday, August 2, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Type | Total eclipse |
| Safety | Solar: certified glasses only · Lunar: safe to watch |