Earlier this month, social media buzzed with claims of a total solar eclipse set to darken skies on August 2, 2025. The excitement was short-lived, however, as NASA has now debunked the rumour, clarifying that no such eclipse will occur on that date. The next total solar eclipse visible from Earth is actually slated for August 2, 2027. While the viral posts may have caused confusion, they’ve also sparked renewed interest in celestial events. If you’re eager to witness the awe-inspiring phenomenon, it’s time to plan ahead. Here’s everything you need to know about where—and how—to catch the 2027 eclipse live.
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Fact Check: No Total Solar Eclipse On August 2, 2025; Here’s When It Actually Happens
News of a total solar eclipse on August 2nd this year went viral before NASA clarified it was untrue. The actual total solar eclipse will occur on August 2, 2027. Here is where you should go to catch it live

The upcoming August 2, 2027, total solar eclipse will extend up to a remarkable six minutes and 23 seconds
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The upcoming August 2, 2027, total solar eclipse will extend up to a remarkable six minutes and 23 seconds
Photo: nicholasjklein/Shutterstock

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