The best time to see Total Solar Eclipse over the Arctic in 2026 is August 12, 2026.
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August 12, 2026
First over mainland Europe since 1999
The first total eclipse over mainland Europe since 1999.
The Moon's shadow takes an unusual path across the Arctic, going dark over Iceland in mid-afternoon before reaching northern Spain low on the horizon at sunset. Totality runs just over two minutes.
Totality: 2 min 18 sec
Where it is visible: Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain (partial across Europe & the North Atlantic)
Totality is only on the path itself, crossing Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. Everywhere else in Europe sees a partial eclipse, which looks nothing like the real thing.
Total Solar Eclipse over the Arctic 2026: August 12, 2026.
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