One of nature's greatest spectacles - a rare total solar eclipse - has cast its shadow, briefly turning day into night in Russia's remote Arctic north and western Iceland before heading towards mainland Europe.

Spain, Iceland and Greenland will see totality as the sun, moon and Earth align near sunset; an even longer eclipse in 2027 will also be visible from Israel

Discover where the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse will be visible, from Russia and Greenland to Spain, plus partial views across Europe, North America and Africa.

Total solar eclipse to spellbind Europe | Travel