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Total Solar Eclipse 2026: Greenland, Iceland Covered; India Misses
Something amazing is happening in the sky today.
The Moon is passing in front of the Sun, which is called a solar eclipse.
In some places, the Moon will completely cover the Sun, making the day turn dark for a little while.
This is called a total solar eclipse.
It will happen over Greenland and Iceland.
People in Europe, North America, and Africa will get to see a partial eclipse, where only part of the Sun is covered.
People in India will not be able to see it because the Moon's shadow does not pass over their country.
But anyone can watch it online, because NASA and other observatories will show it live.
It is very important to never look directly at the Sun without special certified solar glasses, because it can seriously hurt your eyes.
The total solar eclipse of 2026 occurs today, Wednesday, turning daytime into darkness across parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
The path of totality covers Greenland and Iceland, while Europe, North America, and Africa will witness a partial eclipse.
India will not be able to witness the event, as the eclipse path does not reach the country.
Global timings: the eclipse begins around 3:34 PM UTC, peaks at 5:46 PM UTC, and ends by 7:58 PM UTC.
NASA and other space observatories will broadcast livestreams, and certified solar glasses are required for safe direct viewing.
- Who
- People in Greenland, Iceland, Europe, North America, and Africa; NASA and other space observatories will broadcast livestreams.
- What
- A total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan in India), with a partial eclipse visible in several regions.
- Where
- Path of totality: Greenland and Iceland. Partial visibility: Europe, North America, and Africa. Not visible from India.
- When
- Today, Wednesday, beginning around 3:34 PM UTC, peaking at 5:46 PM UTC, and ending by 7:58 PM UTC.
- Why
- It is a rare astronomical phenomenon described as the total solar eclipse of the year.
Key facts
- Event
- Total Solar Eclipse 2026 (Surya Grahan)
- Date
- Today, Wednesday
- Begins
- 3:34 PM UTC
- Peaks
- 5:46 PM UTC
- Ends
- 7:58 PM UTC
- Path of totality
- Greenland and Iceland
- Partial eclipse regions
- Europe, North America, Africa
- Visibility in India
- Not visible; NASA and observatory livestreams available











