Click for next articleThe total solar eclipse will occur on Aug. 12, 2026.
One month from today, millions will turn their eyes to the skies for one of the most anticipated skywatching events of the year: the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.
It's been a long time coming for European skywatchers, as the event marks Europe's first total solar eclipse since 1999.
The path of totality crosses Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain, with maximum eclipse lasting up to 2 minutes and 18 seconds.
Source: Esri, Maxar, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community) Path of totality over Spain.
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The total solar eclipse will occur on Aug. 12, 2026.
One month from today, millions will turn their eyes to the skies for one of the most anticipated skywatching events of the year: the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.
The eclipse will sweep across parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain, briefly turning day into night for those lucky enough to be within the narrow path of totality.
It's been a long time coming for European skywatchers, as the event marks Europe's first total solar eclipse since 1999.
Where can I see the total solar eclipse?
If you're hoping to experience totality, now is the time to finalize your plans. The path of totality crosses Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain, with maximum eclipse lasting up to 2 minutes and 18 seconds.
Image 1 of 3 Path of totality over Iceland. (Image credit: Created using MapHub.net. Source: Esri, Maxar, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community) Path of totality over Spain. (Image credit: Created using MapHub.net. Source: Esri, Maxar, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community) Entire path of totality. From Greenland through Iceland and Spain. (Image credit: Created using MapHub.net. Source: Esri, Maxar, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community)
Spain is expected to be one of the most popular destinations thanks to its favorable weather prospects, though it's not without a catch ! Viewers will need to secure a clear view of the western horizon because the eclipsed sun will sit very low in the sky during totality.
Swipe to scroll horizontally Notable locations and timings of totality Location Totality duration What time? Sun height Scoresby Sund, Greenland 1 minute, 46 seconds 4:35 p.m. CGST 24 degrees above west Reykjavik, Iceland 1 minute, 1 second 5:48 p.m. GMT 25 degrees above west Snæfellsjökull National Park, Iceland 2 minutes, 10 seconds 5:45 p.m. GMT 25 degrees above west Gijón, Spain 1 minute, 46 seconds 8:26 p.m. CEST 10 degrees above west-northwest A Coruña, Spain 1 minute, 15 seconds 8:27 p.m. CEST 12 degrees above west-northwest Palencia, Spain 1 minute, 42 seconds 8:29 p.m. CEST 9 degrees above west-northwest Burgos, Spain 1 minute, 44 seconds 8:28 p.m. CEST 8 degrees above west-northwest Segovia, Spain 54 seconds 8:31 p.m. CEST 8 degrees above west-northwest Sigüenza, Spain 1 minute, 38 seconds 8:30 p.m. CEST 7 degrees above west-northwest Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain 1 minute, 36 seconds 8:31 p.m. CEST 2.7 degrees above west-northwest
Will I see the eclipse from where I live?
Not inside the path of totality? Don't worry. A spectacular partial solar eclipse will be visible across much of Europe, with more than 90% of the sun covered from locations including London, Paris and Dublin.
Swipe to scroll horizontally Location % of sun's disk covered New York City 9% St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada 53% Nuuk, Greenland 79% Oslo, Norway 83% Berlin, Germany 84% London, U.K. 91% Paris, France 92% Tangier, Morocco 92% Dublin, Ireland 94% Lisbon, Portugal 94% Nice, France 95% Madrid, Spain 99.96% Barcelona, Spain 99.82%
If you're still deciding where to watch, we have several guides on the best viewing locations close to popular Spanish holiday destinations, the best Spanish beaches , and the best places to view the eclipse overall .
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How we will be covering the eclipse
Over the coming weeks, Space.com will bring you everything you need to prepare for eclipse day. We'll publish viewing guides, safety advice and information on how to watch the eclipse online.
Closer to the event, we'll launch a dedicated live blog covering the latest eclipse news and insights from our reporters in the field.
