How a total solar eclipse works
Chasing the path of totality
The ultimate viewing experience in Iceland
Spain's spectacular low-horizon sunset
Safe observation and citizen science
Which of these Spanish island groups will experience the final moments of the 2026 totality?
futura Total Solar Eclipse 2026
Europe's first total eclipse since ninety-nine—(yes, ninety-nine!)
futura View the path of the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse as it sweeps over the Greenland ice sheet. Plan your eclipse viewing experience.
Which massive ice-covered island does the 2026 eclipse path cross after leaving the Arctic?
Supersonic shadow: The Moon's shadow will travel across the Earth at speeds exceeding 2,000 kilometers per hour during the 2026 eclipse.
futura See where the peak of totality occurs in the ocean during the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse in this educational infographic.
Approximately how fast does the Moon's shadow travel as it crosses the Atlantic Ocean?
The state of being complete, or the period of total obscuration of a celestial body during an eclipse. On August 12, 2026, this complete darkness will sweep across Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain.
Why does the shadow of the Moon travel at different speeds across the Earth's surface?
futura Test your knowledge on the dramatic sunset total solar eclipse in Spain on August 12, 2026. Discover where to watch this spectacular event.