First Total Solar Eclipse in Europe in 27 Years

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