Segovia, Spain at the ancient Roman aqueduct.
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Mainland Europe’s very first overall solar eclipse because 1999 is simply 850 days away. Where will you be? As enjoyment wanes from the “Great American Eclipse,” eclipse chasers are turning their attention to Wednesday, August 12, 2026, when a 183-190-mile-wide moon shadow crosses remote Siberia, Greenland, Iceland and Spain.
About 15 million individuals live within the course– about a 3rd of last Monday– however this will be an unique eclipse for the nations it crosses. For Iceland, it’s the very first overall solar eclipse because 1954, while for Spain, it will be the very first of 2 in a row, with the south of the nation predestined to once again fall under the moon’s umbral shadow on August 2, 2027. Technically, the course touches Russia and Portugal.
The course of totality sweeps near Iceland and over Spain on August 12, 2026.
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Things to think about for this eclipse consist of clouds– as constantly (pointer: keep away from the coasts for the very best opportunity of clear skies)– and the height of the eclipsed sun, which will never ever be greater than 26 degrees. In Spain, the eclipse will happen near to sunset when the sun is in between 10 degrees and 2 degrees above the horizon. A clear view to the southwest will be needed. That eliminates Spain’s east coast– paradoxically, where masses of hotels are located.
Here’s where to see the 2026 overall solar eclipse:
1. Scoresby Sund, Greenland
1 minute 46 seconds totality, 55% possibility of cloud
The coasts of Greenland and Iceland and the north coast of Spain are anticipated to be cloudy, however cruise liner in Scoresby Sun– west of Ittoqqortoormiit– might well have a clear view.
2. Grótta Lighthouse, Reykjavik, Iceland
1-minute 1-second totality, 76% opportunity of cloud
This lighthouse is close to the center of Iceland’s capital city, making it a popular location for aurora watching (which you might see if you keep up really late on the nights either side of the eclipse).
3. Akranes Lighthouse, Iceland
1 minute 9 seconds totality, 76% opportunity of cloud
This adorable lighthouse has great deals of area for seeing and an excellent view out to sea.
Black church in Budir, Iceland
getty 4. Búðakirkja, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
1 minute 56 seconds totality, 75% opportunity of cloud
The “black church” has actually starred in many images of the northern lights. Now it gets its turn with the eclipse sun.
5. Gijón, Spain
1 minute 45 seconds totality, 54% opportunity of cloud
It’s a little dangerous to be on the northern coast of Spain, however this town of 270,000 will however be prepared for totality.
6. Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
30 seconds totality, 58% possibility of cloud
This renowned art museum, developed by designer Frank Gehry,