A total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026 will sweep across parts of the North Atlantic, Greenland, Iceland and Spain, offering observers in the path of totality a brief but dramatic view of the Sun completely covered by the Moon.
The eclipse will be visible as a partial event across much of Europe, northern Africa and parts of North America, while the longest period of totality will last about 2 minutes and 18 seconds near the point of greatest eclipse, according to published eclipse forecasts.
In Spain, the eclipse is expected to be visible shortly before sunset, with several cities along the path of totality positioned for a rare astronomical spectacle. It will be the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe since 1999, adding to public interest in the event.
