Rare Eclipse Sunset Could Be Seen by Millions on Aug. 12, 2026 — Where to Look

A total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will draw travellers to Greenland, Iceland and Spain, but the wider spectacle may be even more unusual for millions outside the narrow path. Across large parts of Europe and northwest Africa, the sun will set while partly eclipsed.

That makes this more than a standard partial eclipse. The rare view depends on geography, timing and a clear western horizon, with the best locations seeing a dramatic crescent sun sinking into sunset rather than hanging high in the sky.