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Contrary to viral claims, a total solar eclipse won’t occur on August 2nd of this year. NASA confirms a significant eclipse is expected on August 2, 2027, potentially lasting over six minutes, dubbed the “Eclipse of the Century.” While most of the U.S. won’t witness it, parts of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East will.
NASA has said that a total solar eclipse lasting up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds, at its peak, is expected to occur on August 2, 2027<\/p>\n

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