# Total solar eclipse today over Spain, Iceland, Greenland

2026-08-12T16:28:51+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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The total solar eclipse began over northern Russia at 17:00 UTC on August 12, 2026, crossing Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. Totality will last up to 2 minutes and 18 seconds. Millions of tourists have gathered in Spain and Iceland, with Spain deploying 25,000 police and 100 aircraft to manage crowds and wildfire risks. The Hindu reports that Spanish officials expect up to 6 million visitors in the path of totality. The eclipse is not visible in India. Parts of northern US and Canada will see a partial eclipse. NASA is livestreaming the event. The last total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe was in 1999.

## Coverage

- economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/solar-eclipse-today-august-12-2026-time-when-where-and-how-to-watch-in-us-canada-europe-and-other-places/articleshow/133171743.cms>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/can-you-see-today-s-solar-eclipse-in-california-know-timings-for-alaska-maine-new-york-and-massachusetts-101786537761218.html>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/millions-of-people-in-iceland-and-spain-set-for-event-of-the-century-eclipse/article71336848.ece>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/surya-grahan-2026-live-updates-solar-eclipse-2026-timing-where-when-can-you-watch-in-india-spain-iceland-101786542459772.html>

Tags: astronomy, Europe, Iceland, NASA, solar eclipse, Spain
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