A total solar eclipse is set to occur on August 12, 2026, traversing Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and parts of the Atlantic, with a broader partial view across much of Canada, Europe, Africa, and the United States.

Totality will last up to about 2 minutes and 18 seconds as the Moon fully covers the Sun along the central path.

observers are urged to wear safe eclipse glasses and test them in advance; smartphones can safely record the event with the right apps and tools.

In the U.S., the path runs northwest to northeast, with partial viewing from morning through midday and totality during the peak, all requiring proper eye protection.

Accurate solar eclipse maps require correct solar radius values; Basselian Elements is cited as a reliable map source, and Time and Date can help locate local viewing times.

The Eclipse coverage team includes Skywatching Editor Daisy Dobrijevic and Skywatching Writer Anthony Wood, with bios and expedition appearances noted.

Spain is expected to be a popular viewing destination due to favorable weather, though the low sun angle at totality can affect visibility.

NASA’s official timings for major cities provide partial and total-phase windows, including Anchorage, New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago.

Key viewing locations are detailed with exact totality durations and local times for Greenland and several Icelandic and Spanish sites.

Space.com outlines future coverage plans, safety guidance, online viewing options, and live blogging, with reporters joining eclipse expeditions to Greenland and northern Spain.

A Europe-wide partial eclipse will be visible, with sun-obscuration percentages listed for major cities like London, Paris, Madrid, and Lisbon.

The event occurs when the Moon fully aligns to cause totality; safety guidance emphasizes using tested solar glasses and avoiding unsafe or counterfeit products.