Your Ultimate Guide to the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse

On August 12, 2026, the skies over Europe will showcase a magnificent total solar eclipse. This rare event occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow that turns day into twilight. EclipseSpecs is here to ensure you are fully prepared to witness this awe-inspiring phenomenon.

 

Where and When to Watch

• Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

• Path of Totality: The narrow path where the total eclipse is visible will sweep across Greenland, Iceland, and Northern Spain. This is the only location where viewers can experience the breathtaking sight of the Sun's corona.

• Prime Viewing Locations in Spain: Cities like Oviedo, Gijón, Santander, Zaragoza, Valencia, and Palma de Mallorca will be prime locations to witness totality.

• Viewing Times in Spain: Totality will occur late in the afternoon, shortly before sunset. Times will vary by location, but will generally be between approximately 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM local time (CEST). The duration of totality will be brief, lasting up to 1 minute and 49 seconds depending on your location.

• Partial Eclipse: A partial solar eclipse will be visible across all of Europe, including the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, and Portugal. Viewers in these regions will see the Moon cover a significant portion of the Sun.

 

Essential Safety Precautions

Your safety is paramount. Staring at the Sun, even when it is partially covered, can cause severe and permanent eye damage.

1. Always Use Certified Glasses: Never look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection. Use only 2026 solar eclipse viewing glasses that are certified ISO 12312-2 (2015), like those from EclipseSpecs. Regular sunglasses are NOT safe for solar viewing.

2. Inspect Your Glasses: Before use, ensure your glasses are not scratched, punctured, or damaged in any way.

3. Totality is the Exception: It is only safe to remove your eclipse glasses during the brief period of 100% totality, when the Sun's bright face is completely obscured. The moment the Sun begins to reappear, you must put your glasses back on immediately.

4. Protect Your Devices: Never point a camera, telescope, or binoculars at the Sun without a specially designed solar filter. The concentrated solar rays will damage the device and can cause instant, severe eye injury.

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Prepare for an experience you'll never forget. Order your EclipseSpecs glasses today and get ready for the great European eclipse of 2026!