Exact Date a Total Solar Eclipse Will Plunge Parts of Europe Into Darkness

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Rare 2026 solar eclipse over Europe

Eye Safety Still Matters

First for Mainland Europe Since 1999

How Long Totality Lasts

Millions Across Europe Affected

Spain Gets a Sunset Eclipse

The Exact Date

The UK Won't Go Fully Dark

Up to 96% Coverage in the UK

What Time It Starts

When It All Wraps Up

Where Totality Actually Hits

Why This Eclipse Is Unusual

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Mark this one down properly, because it doesn't come round often. On 12 August 2026, the Moon will fully block out the Sun over parts of Europe for the first time since 1999. Iceland and northern Spain get the real show. The rest of us get something almost as dramatic. Here's exactly what's happening and when.
 

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