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Total Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
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Total Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will sweep a narrow path from the Arctic across Greenland and Iceland before reaching northern Spain and a sliver of Portugal. Greatest totality lasts about 2 minutes 18 seconds near the Denmark Strait; in Spain, totality arrives low in the western sky near sunset — a brief, dramatic blackout before nightfall. Much of Europe, Canada, and parts of the northern United States will see a partial eclipse the same day.
The date is also peak night for the Perseid meteor shower. Because the Moon is new during the eclipse, the sky after sunset will be unusually dark for mid-August — ideal for spotting Perseids from the evening of the 12th into the morning of the 13th. Skywatchers along the Spanish path can catch totality around 8:30 p.m. local time, then stay out for meteors once true darkness settles.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I see the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse?
- Totality crosses parts of the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and a small corner of Portugal. Cities such as Reykjavík, León, Zaragoza, and Valencia sit in or near the path. A much wider region — most of Europe, Canada, and parts of the northern U.S. — will see a partial eclipse.
- How do I view a solar eclipse safely?
- Never look directly at the Sun without certified solar viewing glasses (ISO 12312-2) or an approved solar filter — except during the brief moments of totality when the Sun is fully covered. Put glasses back on the instant any bright sunlight returns. Regular sunglasses, cameras, and phone screens are not safe eye protection.
- Will the Perseids be good the same night?
- Yes. The Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of August 12–13, 2026, and the new Moon means dark skies after the eclipse. Find an open, dark site away from city lights; rates are highest after midnight, but early evening can still deliver bright meteors.
- Is this total solar eclipse puzzle free?
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