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August 2026 solar eclipse - Path map, key locations and timings

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We're now just a day away from the solar eclipse of August 12, 2026. It's been a long time coming. This August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse will be the first total solar eclipse visible over mainland Europe since 1999, with Spain and northern Portugal being the only places to see totality on the Continent. That's what will make this a relatively long solar eclipse, lasting over two minutes in some places. Catching this occurrence just as the solar eclipse hits the horizon on sea or land will make for a beautiful visual spectacle. While Iceland will certainly get spectacular views of the total solar eclipse.