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A rare total solar eclipse will occur on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, creating a dramatic period of darkness during the daytime in parts of the world.
The eclipse will be visible in its total phase along a narrow path stretching across Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain, while many other regions will experience a partial eclipse.
During totality, the Moon will completely cover the Sun, allowing the Sun’s outer atmosphere, or corona, to become visible.
The total phase will last for a maximum of about 2 minutes and 18 seconds.
In Spain, parts of León, Soria and Mallorca will witness totality, while Reykjavik in Iceland and parts of Greenland will also fall within the path of totality.
Across much of Europe and parts of North America and North Africa, observers will see varying degrees of a partial solar eclipse.
Bangladesh will not be able to see the eclipse, according to astronomical visibility data.
Astronomers have warned people not to look directly at the Sun during the partial phases without certified solar viewing glasses or filters, as doing so can cause permanent eye damage.
