The August 12, 2026 solar eclipse will be visible as a partial solar eclipse across parts of the United States and most of Canada, while a narrow path across Greenland, Iceland and Spain will experience a total solar eclipse. For skywatchers in North America, the eclipse will occur from the morning into the afternoon, depending on location.
The eclipse will be the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe since 1999. Around 15 million people are expected to live within the path of totality, where the Moon will completely cover the Sun. However, people across a much wider area, including parts of the US and Canada, will see the Moon cover at least part of the Sun.
