Eclipse guides

Plain answers to the questions people ask when choosing where to watch, each built on the same numbers as our town pages.

• Spain or Egypt for the 2027 eclipse?
  Egypt has the longest totality and the best record of clear skies for August 2, 2027, while Spain is easier to reach. Here is how the two countries compare.
• Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar for the eclipse
  Spain and Morocco see totality at the same moment, yet their clocks differ by two hours. This guide gives the times, the lengths of totality and the ferry timings for August 2, 2027.
• Eye safety: what NASA and the AAS advise
  Our eclipse glasses page quotes what NASA and the American Astronomical Society say about eye safety, with links to their full guidance.
• Sydney or the outback for the 2028 eclipse?
  Sydney sees almost four minutes of totality on July 22, 2028, but its winter sky is clear only about half the time. The outback in the north and west is far clearer.