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When is the next total solar eclipse going to occur? Everyone wants to know this question. Actually, a total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026. When the Moon's darkest shadow will pass through the Arctic Fjords of Greenland, the volcanic regions of Iceland and the vast plains of Spain. This total solar eclipse will last for 2 minutes 18 seconds after 98 days and the Moon will completely cover the Sun. There will be darkness on earth during the day. However, the effect of this solar eclipse will not be visible in India.

This is complete in India solar eclipse It will not be visible because it will be night at that time and Sutak period will not even begin. According to Indian time, the eclipse will start at around 9:04 pm on August 12 and will last till 4:25 am on August 13.

When is the total solar eclipse of 2026? (When Is The 2026 Total Solar Eclipse)

Total solar eclipse is going to occur on Wednesday i.e. 12 August 2026. The total eclipse will begin in the afternoon at approximately 4:30 pm local time in East Greenland. At that time the sun will be very high in the sky. After this the shadow will reach Iceland, where the total eclipse will occur between approximately 5:45 pm and 5:48 pm local time. Finally, in Spain, this eclipse will occur in the early evening, starting just after 8:25 p.m., when the Sun will be very low in the western sky.

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What happens during a total solar eclipse? (What Happens During A Total Solar Eclipse)

The solar eclipse process lasts for several hours, but its main sight lasts only for a few minutes. It begins with a partial phase, when the Moon appears to have taken a “piece” of the Sun. As about 90 percent of the sun is covered, daylight hours become less, shadows become more visible and temperatures begin to drop. During a total solar eclipse, the sky becomes dark and even the stars become visible. People fond of eclipse wait to see this spectacle of the Sun.

Main facts of solar eclipse of 12 August 2026 (12 August Solar Eclipse Key Facts)

• The solar eclipse on August 12 will be the first total solar eclipse visible from Europe since 1999. Apart from this, it will be the first for Iceland since 1954 and the first for Spain since 1905.
• In Spain the total eclipse will occur just before sunset, when the sun is just a few degrees above the horizon. It is perfect for spectacular photography, but requires a clear view to the west.
• The last total solar eclipse on Earth occurred on April 8, 2024, when a total eclipse lasting 4 minutes and 28 seconds was experienced within a narrow band across Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
• A total solar eclipse occurs somewhere on Earth approximately every 16 months, but is very rare in any one location and often occurs only once in several centuries.

How To View A Total Solar Eclipse Safely

Viewing the solar eclipse safely is easy, but only if you follow one important rule. Never look at the sun without protection except during a total solar eclipse. During the long partial phases before and after the total eclipse, you need certified 'Solar Eclipse Glasses' so that you can see the Sun approaching and then ending.

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