The longest solar eclipse of the century is scheduled to happen on August 2 , 2027, not in 2025 as rumored. Contrary to all the viral posts, there is no total solar eclipse happening on August 2, 2025. The next notable event is a partial solar eclipse on September 21, 2025. A viral rumour claimed a total solar eclipse on August 2 , 2025 . NASA clarifies the next one is in 2027. Here's where and how to witness it live. No total solar eclipse will take place on August 2 , 2025 ; claims to the contrary are unfounded. The “six minutes of darkness” event will happen on August 2 , 2027, but only within a narrow geographic corridor.
