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Total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026

A total solar eclipse will cross parts of northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain; a small area of Portugal will also lie within the path of totality.

Key facts

  • Status: scheduled
  • Time precision: unknown
On August 12, 2026, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, producing a solar eclipse. NASA reports that totality will be visible along a path crossing northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain, with a small area of Portugal also inside the path. The eclipse will be partial in parts of the United States, from Alaska to North Carolina. The amount of the Sun covered will vary by location.