Countdown to the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse sweeps across the North Atlantic, Iceland and Spain on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Here is exactly how long until the moment of greatest eclipse.
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What happens on the day
At greatest eclipse the Moon’s shadow reaches its deepest point over the North Atlantic, with the total phase lasting up to about 2 minutes 18 seconds. Far more people will see a partial eclipse across Europe, North Africa and eastern North America. Find your local times on the cities & times page, or click your exact spot on the interactive map.