Eyes to the sky in Italy for an extraordinary total solar eclipse: here is the official date

An extraordinary astronomical event is ready to enchant the sky: a historic total solar eclipse will also be visible from Italy . Experts have just announced the official date, and the anticipation is growing among enthusiasts and the curious. Let's find out together what will happen, why an eclipse occurs and above all when to look up at the sky.

Eclipse not seen in over 30 years: Luxor will be the perfect spot to admire it

The city of Luxor, Egypt, will be one of the best places in the world to observe the solar eclipse . In addition to the charm of its extraordinary archaeological heritage, it will offer a privileged observation point: the total eclipse will last 6 minutes and 19 seconds , a rare event on a global level.

According to Space.com , there hasn't been an eclipse this long since 1991, and an even longer one won't happen until 2114.

However, it is essential to observe the eclipse safely: never look at the Sun with the naked eye. It will be necessary to use protective glasses with certified solar filters , capable of shielding harmful radiation and preserving your eyesight during the entire show.

In two summers, Italy will witness one of the most fascinating celestial events: on August 2, 2027 , a solar eclipse will occur. Although in many countries it will only be partial, in some selected areas it will be possible to observe the total eclipse. The complete show will involve several Spanish locations such as Malaga, Cadiz and Tarifa, as well as Gibraltar and parts of Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Tunisia and Algeria.

Even though the Sun will not be completely obscured in our country , the event will still have a great visual impact. In cities like Rome and Naples, the solar disk will be covered up to 70%, while in Sicily the phenomenon will exceed 90% obscuration. The start of the eclipse will vary depending on the location: in Cagliari it will begin at 9:55, in Turin at 9:59, in Palermo at 10:00, and a few minutes later it will be the turn of Naples, Rome, Florence and Milan.