The most important celestial event of the year will attract many curious people, especially in northern Spain or Iceland, areas where the Sun will be completely eclipsed by the Moon.
Published 07/22/2026, 16:48.
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A man wears certified eclipse glasses on July 2, 2026 in Burgos, Spain. (CESAR MANSO/AFP)
The event occurs approximately every 400 years in the same place. On Wednesday, August 12, a total solar eclipse will begin in Russia, then cross the Northern Hemisphere and pass over Greenland before crossing the Atlantic Ocean and reaching Europe. Spain will be one of the few places in the world where this solar eclipse will be visible in full, along with Greenland and Iceland.
The Moon will completely cover the Sun and plunge observers into darkness for about a minute and a half. This phenomenon will also be partially observable (through glasses) from France. Are you planning to dedicate part of your vacation to viewing this eclipse? Did you plan everything months in advance or did you find a backup plan at the last minute? Tell us about your experience in the next call for feedback. Don’t forget to leave your contact information. One of our journalists will be able to contact you for an article. Your responses may be anonymized.