The entire world is looking forward to the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse; however, the question on the lips and minds of many in Africa is: which African countries will experience it?
10 African Countries to Experience a Total Solar Eclipse In 2027 and 2041, but before that, other special events will take place on February 6, 2027.
What Are the 5 African Countries That Will Experience a Total Solar Eclipse in February 2027?
On February 6, 2027, an annular, or “ring of fire,” solar eclipse will occur in South America and Africa. In South America, the path of annularity will cross over Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. In Africa, the path of annularity will cross over Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria.
The maximum duration of annularity for this eclipse will be 7 minutes and 51 seconds. The maps below show the path of annularity over South America and Africa.
To experience the annular, or “ring of fire,” phase of the eclipse, you must be located within the path of annularity represented on the maps below. Areas outside the path of annularity will get a partial solar eclipse
What Are the 5 African Countries That Will Experience a Total Solar Eclipse in April 2041?
While African countries will not experience the 8th April Total Eclipse, there are five countries that will have full solar eclipse on 30th April, 2041.
On April 30, 2041, a total solar eclipse will occur in Africa. The path of totality will cross over Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, and Somalia.
The maximum duration of totality for this eclipse will be 1 minute and 51 seconds.
The map below shows the path of totality over Africa.
To experience the total phase of the eclipse, you must be located within the path of totality represented on the map below.
Areas outside the path of totality will only get a partial solar eclipse.
DATES OF ECLIPSES THAT WILL BE EXPERIENCED IN AFRICA AND OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD
SOUTH AMERICA/AFRICA – ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE – FEBRUARY 6, 2027
AFRICA/EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST – TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE – AUGUST 2, 2027
SOUTH AMERICA/EUROPE/AFRICA – ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE – JANUARY 26, 2028
AFRICA/EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST/ASIA – ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE – JUNE 1, 2030
AFRICA/AUSTRALIA – TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE – NOVEMBER 25, 2030
AFRICA/ASIA – ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE – MAY 21, 2031
AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST/ASIA – TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE – MARCH 20, 2034
SOUTH AMERICA/CARIBBEAN/AFRICA – ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE – JULY 2, 2038
AFRICA – TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE – APRIL 30, 2041
READ: Where to experience the 8th April total solar eclipse: Country and Duration
Now that you know the 10 African Countries To Experience Total Solar Eclipse In 2027 and 2041 And the Exact Dates, Mark Them On Your Calendars
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