Total Solar Eclipse of August 12, 2026
On 12 August 2026 the Moon’s shadow sweeps from the Arctic across the eastern tip of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. Greatest eclipse is over the North Atlantic with up to 2 min 18 s of totality. A partial eclipse is visible across Europe, North Africa and much of North America.
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Tap or click anywhere on the map — or use Find me — to see whether you’re in the path of totality, how much of the Sun is covered, the contact times and the duration of totality.
Where the total eclipse is visible
The path of totality is about 294 km wide at greatest eclipse. After crossing the Arctic Ocean and the eastern coast of Greenland, the umbra reaches western Iceland, then sweeps south-east across the North Atlantic to make landfall again in northern Spain late in the afternoon, ending near the Balearic Sea around sunset. Major cities inside the path include Reykjavík, Bilbao, Zaragoza, Valencia and Palma de Mallorca.
Cities in and near the path
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Where is the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse visible?
- Totality crosses the Arctic Ocean, eastern Greenland, western and northern Iceland, and northern Spain. A partial eclipse is seen across Europe, North Africa, Greenland and much of North America.
- How long does totality last?
- Up to about 2 minutes 18 seconds near greatest eclipse. In northern Spain, totality runs roughly 1½ to 1¾ minutes.
- Do I need eye protection?
- Yes — certified ISO 12312-2 solar viewers during all partial phases. Only during the brief total phase, when the Sun is fully covered, is it safe to look unaided.