India, Nov. 25 -- Parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East are all set to witness a total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, according to Reteuro.co.uk. The Moon will keep the Sun at bay long enough to set records and cause a large-scale skywatcher migration.

The Atlantic, the Strait of Gibraltar, North Africa, and portions of the Middle East will all be swept by the total solar eclipse. Totality will last an incredible 6 minutes and 23 seconds for a major portion of the track, making it the longest period of darkness of this century.

From southern Spain to the Nile Valley, crowds in large numbers are anticipated because the route passes through well-populated regions with convenient transportation. However, the Americas, includ...