Next total solar eclipse: 12th August 2026

Know exactly when the Moon will next cover the Sun and where to watch it.

Solar Eclipse Info is here to provide information on upcoming solar eclipses so you can plan when and where to be so that you can experience these celestial wonders.

All the information on this site is drawn from NASA and other reliable observatory sources.

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Total solar eclipse showing the Sun's corona around the dark disc of the Moon, with red solar prominences visible at the edge

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Until greatest eclipse over Iceland & northern Spain, 17:47 UTC

Three eclipses in the next twelve months.

Between 2026 and 2028 the Moon's shadow will sweep across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and South America. Here is the short version of each. For more details, visit our Upcoming Solar Eclipses page.

Total 12th August 2026

Greenland, Iceland & Spain

Totality lasts up to 2 minutes 18 seconds, crossing Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain, with a partial eclipse visible across most of Europe and North Africa.

Annular 6th February 2027

South America & West Africa

A "ring of fire" annular eclipse crosses Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil before reaching Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria.

Total 2nd August 2027

Spain, North Africa (inc. Egypt), Saudi Arabia - The longest totality since 1991

Totality reaches roughly 6 minutes 23 seconds near Luxor, Egypt, the longest total solar eclipse visible from land until 2114. The path also crosses Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Libya and Saudi Arabia.

Join us at La Camperona, Spain — 12th August 2026

Our recommended viewing site for the 2026 total eclipse: a 1,603 m summit in the mountains of León with an open horizon, near-total darkness, and one of the longest totality durations observable in Spain. Free admission, organised by Sabero Town Hall and Litos.net.

See the La Camperona event information page

Never look directly at the Sun, at any stage of a partial or annular eclipse, without certified ISO 12312-2 solar viewing filters. This applies throughout every phase except during totality itself, when the Sun is fully covered.

Ordinary sunglasses, exposed camera film and homemade filters do not offer safe protection. See our eclipse safety guide for full detail on safe viewing methods, including pinhole projection.