The total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026 will be visible along a path stretching from Greenland across the North Atlantic, through the Iberian Peninsula (southern Spain, Gibraltar), and into North Africa. Partial phases will be visible across a much wider region including most of Europe and South America.
The next total solar eclipse is on August 12, 2026.
The path of totality crosses southern Spain (including Málaga and Valencia) and northern Morocco. Partial eclipse visible across Europe and North Africa.
The maximum duration of totality on August 12, 2026 is approximately 2 minutes 18 seconds, near the coast of Spain.
Never look directly at a partial eclipse without certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2). During the brief totality phase, it is safe to look with the naked eye.