The Moon causes total solar eclipse visible in Europe, Arctic, and North America

14 articles · Updated · Sky at Night Magazine · Apr 25

On 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse will cross the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and northern Portugal, with Spain’s cities like Valencia and Bilbao experiencing totality for over two minutes.
The UK, Ireland, and much of Europe will see a deep partial eclipse, with over 90% of the Sun obscured in cities such as London, Dublin, and Edinburgh, while northern USA and Canada will also witness partial coverage.
This is the first total solar eclipse over mainland Europe since 1999, with safe viewing requiring certified eclipse glasses or indirect methods; the event promises dramatic sunset effects in Spain and rare photographic opportunities.

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