Spectacular solar eclipse on August 12: When, where to watch

Millions could see a rare sunset during the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026. Here's where to look

Total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026 will cross eastern Greenland, western Iceland, and northern Spain, with partial visibility across Europe and northwest Africa. Millions can observe the rare deep partially eclipsed sunset from optimal positions west of the geometric sunset line, particularly in coastal and alpine regions.