A solar eclipse will be visible in some countries on August 12, 2026 (Wednesday) as the moon will slip in front of the sun. Though the phenomenon will only be partially visible in the United States, millions of Europeans will experience a celestial treat: a solar eclipse.
A total solar eclipse is one of those rare events that can make an ordinary afternoon feel completely unnatural. The sky darkens, temperatures can dip, birds may suddenly go quiet and some animals can behave as though night has arrived hours earlier than expected.
