This extraordinary duration will be made possible by a perfect astronomical combination:

The Earth will be at aphelion , the point in its orbit farthest from the Sun.

The Moon will be at perigee , that is, at its closest point to the Earth.

This will make the Moon appear larger than normal , so much so that it will completely cover the solar disk and create a spectacular visual effect.

Where will it be visible in Italy?

The totality of the eclipse will be visible only in some restricted areas of Southern Italy , in particular:

Between south-western Sicily and