A total solar eclipse sweeps across northern and central Spain on 12 August, with the Moon fully covering the Sun for observers in the path of totality. Skywatchers also have views in parts of nearby regions, including areas of Greenland and Iceland, as the eclipse tracks from higher latitudes toward the south. Several outlets describe it as Europe’s first total eclipse since 2006 and the first total eclipse over mainland Spain since about 1900.
Reports also note that totality duration varies along the track, with maximum totality occurring off Iceland’s west coast. In Spain and much of Western Europe, a partial eclipse is visible outside the narrow band of totality, including areas such as the United Kingdom, Belgium, Switzerland, and northern Italy, according to one account. Coverage highlights the event’s broad public appeal, estimating that millions of people are expected to watch. Some outlets add that Spain is set for a follow-up eclipse soon after: a partial lunar eclipse is slated for 28 August, and additional rare eclipse activity is mentioned for later in 2026–2028.
