Archive · 31 Jul 2026
2026 Total Solar Eclipse Visible From Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia
NASA announced that on August 12, 2026, a big solar eclipse will happen.
In some places like Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and northern Russia, the eclipse will be total, meaning the sun will be completely covered by the moon.
In many other places, like North America, Europe, and northwestern Africa, people will see a partial eclipse, where only part of the sun is hidden.
This event will be a spectacular sight for millions of people around the world.
Scientists are excited to study the eclipse and share the experience with everyone.
NASA confirmed a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.
Full eclipse visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and northern Russia.
Millions will see a partial eclipse across North America, Europe, and northwestern Africa.
The event is also known as Surya Grahan in India.
NASA issued the announcement in a statement.
- Who
- NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
- What
- A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026
- When
- August 12, 2026
- Where
- Full eclipse visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and northern Russia; partial eclipse visible across North America, Europe, and northwestern Africa
- Why
- Not specified
- Event
- Total Solar Eclipse
- Date
- August 12, 2026
- Visibility (total)
- Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, northern Russia
- Visibility (partial)
- North America, Europe, northwestern Africa
- Agency
- NASA