August 2026 Total Solar Eclipse Kicks Off a Rare European Streak

On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse — when the Moon fully blocks the Sun — traced from Siberia through the Arctic, Iceland, and Spain, ending Europe's drought since 2015. More follow: southern Spain and the Mediterranean in August 2027, then Central Europe. Eclipse chasers treating 2026 as a waypoint now have reason to keep planning.