A total solar eclipse will take place on August 12, 2026, giving people in several countries a rare opportunity to see the moon completely block the sun.
The path of totality will cross Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain and a small part of Portugal. People standing in the center of the moon’s shadow will be able to experience the full total solar eclipse.
Many other areas across the Northern Hemisphere will witness a partial solar eclipse the same day. These include parts of the northern United States, from Alaska to North Carolina, most of Canada, much of Europe and parts of northwestern Africa.
In some parts of mainland Europe and Africa, the eclipse will take place close to sunset. As a result, the sun may set while it is still partly covered by the moon, creating the rare sight of a sunset eclipse.
A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves directly between the Earth and the sun, completely blocking the sun’s face for people within the narrow path of totality.
The eclipse will not be visible from Pakistan because the path of totality will not pass over the country. People in Pakistan will be able to watch the event through livestreams or online broadcasts.
Anyone planning to watch the eclipse should use certified solar eclipse glasses or other safe viewing equipment because looking directly at the sun can cause serious eye damage.
Eclipse timings for major cities:
Europe
Oslo, Norway (6:28 PM CEST)
Berlin, Germany (7:45 PM CEST)
London, UK (8:14 PM BST)
Paris, France (8:22 PM CEST)
Dublin, Ireland (8:17 PM IST)
Lisbon, Portugal (8:29 PM WEST)
Nice, France (8:33 PM CEST)
Madrid, Spain (8:31 OM CEST)
Barcelona, Spain (8:32 PM CEST)
Rome, Italy (8:37 PM CEST)
Amsterdam, Netherlands (8:19 PM CEST)
Brussels, Belgium (8:21 PM CEST)
Vienna, Austria (8:26 PM CEST)
Warsaw, Poland (8:24 PM CEST)
North America
New York City, USA (3:14 PM EDT)
St. John’s, Canada (4:02 PM NDT)
Nuuk, Greenland (3:23 PM WGST)
Africa
Tangier, Morocco (8:24 PM WEST)
