Solar eclipse tracker: What time will it hit your location on August 12?
Summary
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will travel from the Arctic across Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, darkening the sun for up to two minutes and 18 seconds in some areas. About 15 million people in Spain and nearby countries will see the full eclipse, while many more across Western Europe, parts of North Africa, and a small part of the U.S. will see a partial eclipse.Key Facts
- The eclipse starts at 15:34 GMT on August 12, 2026.
- It will be the first total solar eclipse visible on mainland Europe since 1999.
- Around 15 million people, mainly in Spain, will be in the path of totality where the sun is completely covered.
- Partial eclipses will be visible across much of Western Europe, parts of Northwestern Africa, and a small area of the United States.
- About 980 million people worldwide, nearly one in eight, will see at least a partial covering of the sun.
- Totality will last up to 110 seconds in western Spain, starting around 18:27 GMT (8:27 pm local time).
- Major Spanish cities such as Leon, Valladolid, Zaragoza, Teruel, and Valencia are inside the path of totality.
- Cities like Madrid and Barcelona will see over 99% coverage but are just outside the total eclipse path.
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