🔥 Trending Total Solar Eclipse 2026: Where and When to See It

The next total solar eclipse visible in Europe is scheduled for August 12, 2026 ¹³⁶. This celestial event will offer a spectacular view for many across the continent and surrounding regions ¹.

Path of Totality

The path of totality, where the Sun will be completely obscured by the Moon, will cross several European countries and other northern regions ¹³.

• Greenland: The eclipse will first be visible here ¹³.
• Iceland: Following Greenland, the path will continue across Iceland ¹³.
• Spain: A significant portion of Spain will experience totality ¹³.
• Portugal: A small area in northeastern Portugal will also be within the path ¹³.
• Northern Russia: The eclipse path will extend into northern Russia ³.
• Atlantic Ocean: Large parts of the North Atlantic will also witness the total eclipse ¹³.

Partial Eclipse Visibility

Even if you are not in the direct path of totality, many other parts of Europe and the Northern Hemisphere will experience a partial solar eclipse on this date ¹³. This includes parts of the northern U.S. (from Alaska to North Carolina) ³.

Significance for Europe

This 2026 total solar eclipse is particularly noteworthy as it is considered Europe's first total solar eclipse in 27 years ⁶. The European Space Agency (ESA) is actively preparing for this event, offering opportunities to follow it in person or online ¹.

Future European Eclipses

While the August 12, 2026, eclipse is the next total one, Europe will also experience other significant solar eclipses in the near future:

• August 2, 2027: Another total solar eclipse will be visible in Spain ⁸. This eclipse will also be visible from parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Horn of Africa ⁵.
• January 26, 2028: An annular solar eclipse is expected to be visible in Portugal and Spain ⁸.

The ESA is making preparations for these upcoming European eclipses, encouraging public engagement and scientific observation ⁸.