PartialNortheastern Region, Iceland
Akureyri Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From Akureyri, Iceland, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse covers up to 97.9% of the Sun, peaking at 17:46 local time (UTC+0) with the Sun 22.7° above the west horizon.
Eclipse at a glance
TypePartial
Max obscuration97.9%
Magnitude0.978
Maximum (local)17:46 UTC+0
Maximum (UTC)17:46:40
Sun altitude22.7°
Sun directionwest (255.2°)
What you’ll see in Akureyri
You’ll see a partial eclipse — the Moon covers part of the Sun but never all of it, so the sky stays bright and day-like. At maximum, about 97.9% of the Sun is hidden. Certified solar eye protection (ISO 12312-2) is required for the entire eclipse.
Eclipse timeline for Akureyri
| Event | Local (UTC+0) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 16:46 | 16:46:00 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 17:46 | 17:46:40 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 18:44 | 18:44:50 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 65.6885°, -18.1262°. Local times use the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Akureyri in the path of totality?
- No. Akureyri sees a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with up to 97.9% of the Sun covered at maximum (17:46 UTC+0). The nearest totality is to the north.
- What time is the eclipse in Akureyri?
- Greatest eclipse is at 17:46 local time (UTC+0). The partial phase runs from first contact until last contact, roughly an hour on either side of maximum.
- Do I need eye protection?
- Yes. Certified ISO 12312-2 solar viewers are required whenever any part of the Sun’s bright disc is visible. A partial eclipse is never safe to view without protection.