On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will occur in Russia, Greenland, and Europe. In Europe, the path of totality will cross over Iceland, Spain, and Portugal. The maximum duration of totality for this eclipse will be 2 minutes and 18 seconds. The maps below show the path of totality over Russia and Europe. To experience the total phase of the eclipse, you must be located within the path of totality represented on the maps below. Areas outside the path of totality will get a partial solar eclipse only.
In the U.S., a partial solar eclipse will occur in all or parts of Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
Remember that you must use special eclipse safety glasses or viewers at all times during the partial phases of a total solar eclipse. The NationalEclipse.com Eclipse Store offers a wide variety of certified safe eclipse glasses and viewers.
For detailed maps, see our main maps page for the August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse.
