On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse sweeps across Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain — the first totality visible from mainland Europe since 1999. This countdown runs to the event.
The path of totality crosses Iceland and northern Spain near sunset, with a partial eclipse visible across much of Europe and parts of North America. Totality — when the Moon fully covers the Sun — lasts only a couple of minutes.
Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses except during the brief moments of totality. A partial eclipse can damage your eyes even when most of the Sun is covered.