ECLIPSE CONVERGENCE PLATFORM
ECLIPSE CONVERGENCE PLATFORM · GLOBAL INITIATIVE

ONE SUN
ONE SHADOW
ONE HUMANITY

AUGUST 2, 2027
Across continents. Across cultures. Under one Sun.

A global astronomical and cultural initiative connecting communities, institutions and eclipse projects along the path of totality of the Total Solar Eclipse of August 2, 2027.

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Path of totality of the August 2 2027 Total Solar Eclipse across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and the Horn of Africa fetchpriority="high">
The path of totality of the August 2, 2027 Total Solar Eclipse.
Geographic representation for the One Sun · One Shadow · One Humanity initiative.
Eclipse path base map courtesy of NationalEclipse.com . Graphic adaptation and presentation by the Eclipse Convergence Platform (ECP).
A SHARED ASTRONOMICAL MOMENT

ONE SHADOW. MANY CULTURES.

On August 2, 2027, the shadow of the Moon will cross countries, cultures and communities from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean.

For a few extraordinary minutes, millions of people will look toward the same Sun and experience one of nature's most remarkable astronomical events.

One Sun · One Shadow · One Humanity is a global initiative promoted by the Eclipse Convergence Platform to encourage connections among astronomical, scientific, educational and cultural communities along the path of totality.

AUGUST 2, 2027

ACROSS THE PATH OF TOTALITY

One astronomical event will connect communities across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and the Horn of Africa.

SPAIN GIBRALTAR MOROCCO ALGERIA TUNISIA LIBYA EGYPT SAUDI ARABIA YEMEN SOMALIA
Different countries. Different languages. Different histories.
The same Sun. The same shadow. The same planet.
THE DECLARATION

WHEN THE SHADOW CROSSES BORDERS

The shadow of the Moon recognizes no borders.

On August 2, 2027, it will travel across continents, nations and cultures, briefly connecting millions of people through the same astronomical phenomenon.

We believe this extraordinary moment can become more than an eclipse.

It can become an opportunity for astronomy to inspire curiosity, for education to connect communities, for culture to encourage dialogue, and for people separated by geography to recognize a shared place beneath the same sky.

One Sun · One Shadow · One Humanity invites institutions and communities along the path of totality — and beyond — to participate in this shared astronomical and cultural experience.

ASTRONOMY · CONNECTION · CULTURE

THREE PILLARS. ONE SHARED EXPERIENCE.

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ASTRONOMY & SCIENCE

Sharing knowledge and encouraging public understanding of the Total Solar Eclipse of August 2, 2027.

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CONNECTION & COOPERATION

Connecting institutions, eclipse initiatives and communities across countries, continents and cultures.

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CULTURE & EDUCATION

Using a shared astronomical event as an opportunity for education, cultural exchange and international dialogue.

A GROWING GLOBAL NETWORK

CONNECTED ALONG THE SHADOW

The initiative is designed to grow through independent connections among astronomical, scientific, educational and cultural communities.

LUXOR · EGYPT

Eclipse Convergence Platform

Initiating Organization
THE PATH OF TOTALITY

Future International Nodes

Astronomical · Scientific · Educational · Cultural
BECOME PART OF THE CONNECTION

JOIN THE INITIATIVE

Participation is open to astronomical societies, observatories, universities, museums, educational institutions, cultural organizations, municipalities and eclipse initiatives interested in contributing to a shared international experience surrounding August 2, 2027.

NO PARTICIPATION FEE NO COMMERCIAL OBLIGATION INSTITUTIONAL INDEPENDENCE MUTUAL VISIBILITY VOLUNTARY COOPERATION

Participants may contribute through educational content, astronomical information, cultural initiatives, reciprocal visibility, local eclipse activities or other forms of voluntary international cooperation.

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LOOKING TOWARD AUGUST 2, 2027

ONE MOMENT AROUND THE WORLD

As August 2, 2027 approaches, participating organizations may explore opportunities for coordinated educational activities, messages from the path of totality, cultural contributions and digital connections between communities experiencing the eclipse.

AUGUST 2, 2027

FOR A FEW MINUTES,
WE WILL ALL LOOK AT THE SAME SUN.

ONE SUN · ONE SHADOW · ONE HUMANITY

A global initiative promoted by the Eclipse Convergence Platform.

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