Solar eclipse tracker: What time will it hit your location on August 12?
A total solar eclipse is set to occur on August 12, 2026, with the path of totality crossing parts of Spain, Iceland, and Greenland. Nearly one billion people will be able to view at least a partial eclipse, marking a significant astronomical event for Europe.
Why it matters
Solar eclipses are major scientific and cultural events that draw global attention and provide opportunities for public education on astronomy.
On August 12, nearly one billion people could potentially see a partial solar eclipse, with 15 million in its path of totality.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A near-total solar eclipse is observed in Coquimbo, Chile [File: Rodrigo Garrido/Reuters] By Mohammed Haddad Published On 10 Aug 2026 10 Aug 2026 On August 12, 2026, starting at 15:34 GMT, the moon’s shadow will race from the Arctic across Greenland, Iceland and Spain, blotting out the sun for as long as two minutes and 18 seconds.
Wednesday’s eclipse will be mainland Europe’s first total solar eclipse since 1999, with about 15 million people, mostly in Spain, living in the path of totality.
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