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Why this eclipse matters
It's the first total eclipse visible on mainland Europe since 11 August 1999 — over 27 years of waiting.
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Bright gold = path of totality. Click a country to pin its details.
Longest totality on land — sunset spectacle.
Coastal totality with the sun low over the Atlantic.
Clear August skies and centerline pass.
Mediterranean horizon — premier viewing.
Drag the slider to simulate how the sky will darken from first contact through totality and back.
It's the first total eclipse visible on mainland Europe since 11 August 1999 — over 27 years of waiting.
Outside the narrow path you'll see a partial eclipse — still 80–96% across most of Europe — but only inside the path does day truly become night.
Even at 99% coverage, the remaining 1% of sunlight is enough to permanently damage your retina in seconds.
Even when 99% of the Sun is covered, the remaining sliver emits enough UV and infrared to cause irreversible retinal burns in seconds. ISO 12312-2 certified glasses are the only safe way to look.
ISO 12312-2 · CE certified · shipped from Europe. Stocks are limited — supply chains will tighten in the last weeks before the eclipse.
All of Europe sees a partial eclipse. Totality crosses Iceland and northern Spain.
Maximum eclipse over Spain is around 19:30 local time on 12 August 2026 — close to sunset.
Yes. ISO 12312-2 certified glasses are mandatory for any direct viewing.