First Total Solar Eclipse in Europe in 27 Years Crosses Northern Hemisphere

On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse crossed the Northern Hemisphere—the first visible in Europe in 27 years. Totality spanned northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal, lasting up to 2 minutes 18 seconds near the path's centre. About 15 million people experienced near-total darkness; roughly 980 million saw partial coverage.