On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will cross the Arctic, Greenland, and northern Spain, according to NASA's eclipse website. The eclipse will begin at sunrise in the Arctic Ocean and end at sunset in Spain, with the path of totality passing through several regions.
NASA has not yet announced a specific new eclipse beyond this one, but the next total solar eclipse after 2026 will occur on August 2, 2027, visible in North Africa and the Middle East. The 2026 eclipse is notable for being the first total solar eclipse visible in Spain since 1905.
Observers in the path of totality will experience darkness for up to 2 minutes and 18 seconds, depending on location. The eclipse will be partially visible across Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
NASA advises using proper eye protection, such as eclipse glasses, to safely view the partial phases. The next total solar eclipse visible in the contiguous United States will occur in 2045.
