Mainland Europe's First Total Solar Eclipse Since 1999 Sweeps Across Spain on August 12

On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse crosses Greenland, Iceland, and Spain — mainland Europe's first since 1999. The moon's shadow begins at 15:34 GMT, with totality lasting up to two minutes and 18 seconds. About 15 million people live in the path of totality, predominantly in Spain, where León, Valencia, and Zaragoza lie directly under the umbra.