Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Total Solar Eclipse 2026: Visibility and Viewing Details
A total solar eclipse will happen on August 12, 2026.
During this event, the Moon will block the Sun, making it look like dawn or dusk.
This eclipse will be visible in places like Greenland, Iceland, and parts of Europe and Africa.
However, it won't be visible in India because it will occur at night.
People in India can still watch it online through live streams from NASA and the European Space Agency.
The eclipse is special because the Sun and Moon appear almost the same size in the sky, which is a rare cosmic coincidence.
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026.
The eclipse will be visible in Greenland, Iceland, Northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and a small part of Portugal.
India will not be able to witness the eclipse directly due to its timing at night.
People in India can watch the eclipse online through live streams from NASA and the European Space Agency.
The eclipse happens when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's face.
- Who
- Astronomers, stargazers, and space enthusiasts
- What
- Total solar eclipse
- When
- August 12, 2026
- Where
- Greenland, Iceland, Northern Russia, Atlantic Ocean, Spain, Small part of Portugal
- Why
- The Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's face.
Astronomical Perspective
Public Accessibility
Scientific Significance
Astronomical Perspective
A total solar eclipse is a rare and scientifically significant event that provides valuable data for astronomers.
Public Accessibility
The eclipse is not visible in India, limiting direct public viewing opportunities.
- Date
- August 12, 2026
- Time (IST)
- 9:45 PM to 2:15 AM
- Visible Regions
- Greenland, Iceland, Northern Russia, Atlantic Ocean, Spain, Small part of Portugal
- Partial Eclipse Regions
- Northern US, Parts of Canada, Europe, Northwestern Africa
- Broadcasting Agencies
- NASA, European Space Agency (ESA)