Overview
- The total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 will follow a confirmed path from eastern Greenland over western Iceland to northern Spain and the Balearic Islands, with totality lasting about two minutes and 18 seconds at peak locations.
- Germany will experience a deep partial eclipse with roughly 84–92 percent of the Sun covered and key timing around 19:16 for the start and about 20:10 for maximum, when the Sun will sit very low over the west‑northwest horizon.
- Spain’s Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN) has published an interactive map that lets users check whether a given site lies inside the narrow totality band and the exact local timing of the eclipse.
- Authorities and experts stress strict eye protection rules for viewers, recommending CE‑marked glasses meeting EN ISO 12312‑2:2015 and certified filters for cameras, binoculars or telescopes to avoid permanent retinal damage.
- High demand for prime viewing has left many hotels in the totality corridor heavily booked and spawned cruises, sailing voyages and charter flights aimed at chasing clear skies, with weather and unobstructed western horizons remaining the biggest practical risks.