2026 Total Solar Eclipse Countdown
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse sweeps across Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain, the first totality visible from mainland Europe since 1999. This countdown runs to the event.
Total Solar Eclipse 2026 is on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, which is 3 calendar days away. The live countdown above ticks down to the exact moment, to the second.
How many days until Total Solar Eclipse 2026?
Total Solar Eclipse 2026 is on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, which is 3 calendar days away. The live countdown above ticks down to the exact moment, to the second.
See where this falls among everything else — the event calendar.
Where to see it
The path of totality crosses Iceland and northern Spain near sunset, with a partial eclipse visible across much of Europe and parts of North America. Totality, when the Moon fully covers the Sun, lasts only a couple of minutes.
Watch safely
Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses except during the brief moments of totality. A partial eclipse can damage your eyes even when most of the Sun is covered.
Quick facts
- August 12, 2026
- Totality crosses Iceland and northern Spain
- First mainland-Europe totality since 1999
- Always use certified eclipse glasses
Total Solar Eclipse 2026 — frequently asked questions
When is Total Solar Eclipse 2026?
Total Solar Eclipse 2026 is on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
How many days until Total Solar Eclipse 2026?
3 calendar days, counting from today: Total Solar Eclipse 2026 falls on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The clock at the top of the page counts down to the exact second.
Updated August 2026 · time-and-space.science