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Total Solar Eclipse August 12: How to View It Safely
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves in front of the Sun.
When the Moon covers the whole Sun, it is called a total solar eclipse.
On August 12, this will happen for people in some special places.
The total eclipse will be seen in Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and a small part of Portugal.
It will also pass over the Atlantic Ocean.
People in much of Europe, Canada, northwestern Africa and parts of the northern United States will see only part of the Sun covered.
That is called a partial eclipse.
Looking at the Sun can hurt your eyes, so people need to watch safely.
The article explains where to watch, how to view it safely and what to expect.
It is a rare and exciting sight.
A total solar eclipse will take place on August 12.
Totality will pass over Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain and a small part of Portugal.
Partial phases will be visible across much of Europe, Canada, northwestern Africa and parts of the northern United States.
The article provides guidance on where to watch, how to view the eclipse safely and what to expect.
During the total phase, the Moon completely covers the Sun for observers along the path of totality.
- Who
- People in Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and Portugal, as well as viewers across much of Europe, Canada, northwestern Africa and parts of the northern United States.
- What
- A total solar eclipse, with partial phases visible in a wider surrounding area.
- Where
- Path of totality: Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain and a small part of Portugal. Partial phases: much of Europe, Canada, northwestern Africa and parts of the northern United States.
- When
- August 12
- Why
- The eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light.
Key facts
- Event
- Total solar eclipse
- Date
- August 12
- Path of Totality
- Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain and a small part of Portugal
- Partial Visibility
- Much of Europe, Canada, northwestern Africa and parts of the northern United States
- Article Guidance
- Where to watch, how to view safely and what to expect
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