Archive · 3 Aug 2026
August 2026 Solar Eclipse Visible from Spain, Greenland, Iceland
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun and blocks the Sun’s light.
In August 2026, a big one will happen.
It will start near the North Pole and travel all the way down to Spain, passing over Greenland and Iceland.
The eclipse will last a little over six minutes, which is longer than most eclipses.
People in those places can watch it, but it won’t be visible in India.
The event will begin at 9:04 PM UTC on August 12 and finish at 4:25 AM UTC on August 13.
It’s a rare chance to see the Sun disappear for a few minutes.
Scientists and sky lovers are excited to see it.
The total solar eclipse occurs on August 12, 2026, lasting 6 minutes 23 seconds.
Visibility begins near the North Pole and moves southward, reaching mainland Spain at sunset.
The eclipse is not visible from India, despite the earlier annular eclipse in February.
The event starts at 9:04 PM UTC and ends at 4:25 AM UTC on August 13, 2026.
The eclipse follows the path through Greenland and Iceland before reaching Spain.
- Who
- Astronomers and sky watchers worldwide
- What
- A total solar eclipse
- When
- August 12, 2026 at 9:04 PM UTC to August 13, 2026 at 4:25 AM UTC
- Where
- From the North Pole across Greenland and Iceland to mainland Spain
- Why
- The Moon passed directly between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun’s light
- Event
- Solar Eclipse
- Date
- August 12-13, 2026
- Duration
- 6 minutes 23 seconds
- Visibility Path
- North Pole → Greenland → Iceland → Spain
- Not Visible In
- India