The claim
A total solar eclipse would occur on August 2, 2025, described as the longest eclipse of the 21st century with six minutes of darkness.
Original review summary
The review says no solar eclipse, total or partial, occurred on August 2, 2025. It explains that the six-minute-plus total eclipse described in the claim is scheduled for August 2, 2027, not 2025.[S1]
Additional context
The review says the 2027 eclipse is expected to be the longest total solar eclipse visible from land in the 21st century. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Factcrescendo Sri Lanka original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026