This August a total solar eclipse is set to be visible across parts of Europe, while a partial eclipse will sweep across about a quarter of the planet – here’s how to catch it

A rare and spectacular total solar eclipse is set for Aug. 12, 2026, across the Arctic, eastern Greenland, western Iceland, the Atlantic Ocean, and northern Spain.

This August a total solar eclipse is set to be visible across parts of Europe, while a partial eclipse will sweep across about a quarter of the planet – here’s how to catch it