A rare total solar eclipse will cross parts of the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, offering millions of people the chance to witness the Moon completely or partially cover the Sun.
The eclipse is expected to begin at about 15:34 GMT, with the Moon’s shadow moving across the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and parts of Europe. At its longest point, totality will last for approximately 2 minutes and 18 seconds.
About 15 million people are expected to live within the path of totality, where the Sun will be completely blocked. The path will pass through parts of Spain, Iceland, Greenland, Russia and Portugal.
Several Spanish cities, including León, Valladolid, Zaragoza, Teruel and Valencia, are expected to experience a total eclipse. In western Spain, totality will begin at around 18:27 GMT and could last for up to 110 seconds, depending on the location.
Although Madrid and Barcelona lie just outside the path of totality, residents could still see more than 99 percent of the Sun covered.
Millions More to See a Partial Eclipse
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across much of Western Europe, parts of northwestern Africa and sections of North America.
Nearly 980 million people, or roughly one in eight people worldwide, could see at least part of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In major European cities, the eclipse will be particularly deep. Around 92 percent of the Sun will be covered in Paris, 91 percent in London and 85 percent in Berlin.
In North Africa, Algiers could see approximately 98 percent of the Sun covered, while Casablanca could experience about 87 percent coverage.
Across North America, the eclipse will be less pronounced. Parts of Alaska could experience about 37 percent coverage, while northeastern Maine could see around 28 percent. Coverage will fall to about 10 percent in New York and almost zero across parts of the Midwest.
What Is a Solar Eclipse?
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, blocking some or all of the Sun's light.
There are four main types:
- Partial eclipse: The Moon covers only part of the Sun.
- Total eclipse: The Moon completely blocks the Sun, allowing the Sun's outer atmosphere, known as the corona, to become visible.
- Annular eclipse: The Moon does not completely cover the Sun, leaving a bright ring of sunlight around it.
- Hybrid eclipse: A rare eclipse that can appear total or annular depending on the observer's location.
Solar eclipses occur between two and five times each year, although total solar eclipses are much rarer.
Next Total Solar Eclipse
The next total solar eclipse is expected on August 2, 2027, with the path of totality crossing parts of southern Spain, North Africa and Yemen.
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