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2020s total solar eclipses

Overview

The August 2024 total solar eclipse crossed Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and Portugal. This event belonged to Saros series 126, which will produce another notable eclipse on 2 August 2027. On 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse swept across the Northern Hemisphere, including Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, and parts of the Iberian Peninsula. In Spain, the event was visible from regions such as Cuenca, Extremadura, and Cádiz, marking the first total solar eclipse visible in mainland Spain since 1905. In Mallorca, approximately 18,000 spectators gathered at Son Bou beach, prompting local authorities to implement travel prohibitions. In the United Kingdom, the event was the most dramatic seen in nearly three decades, though it was followed by a 650 per cent increase in searches for ‘sore eyes’ amid warnings to use proper ISO 12312-2 solar eclipse glasses. NASA addressed a mystery regarding an object appearing to cross the Sun during the eclipse, clarifying it was a plane’s condensation trail rather than a meteor.

Looking forward, the 2 August 2027 total solar eclipse, part of the Saros 136 series, is expected to be one of the longest total eclipses of the 21st century. Totality could last up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds, a duration that may not be repeated anywhere on Earth until 2114. The path of totality, roughly 250 to 258 kilometers wide, will cross southern Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, and Yemen. In Algeria, Arris will see the eclipse reach maximum magnitude at 10:04:04 local time, while Timgad and M’Sila offer totality durations of approximately 5 minutes and 22 seconds. In Egypt, the event is driving significant interest in astronomical tourism, particularly in Luxor, where totality is expected to last approximately 6 minutes and 22 seconds.

Entities

NASA · Luxor · Spain · Egypt · European Space Agency

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 34 SOURCES] A total solar eclipse will occur on 12 August 2026.
[● 3 SOURCES] A partial solar eclipse occurred on August 12, 2026.
[● 18 SOURCES] Special ISO 12312‑2 certified eclipse glasses are required for safe viewing.
[● 16 SOURCES] Totality will last up to two minutes and 18 seconds.
[● 16 SOURCES] Six neighboring planets will form an arc in the sky before dawn on the day of the eclipse.
[● 15 SOURCES] A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible over Spain, Iceland and Greenland.
[● 15 SOURCES] The eclipse’s shadow will travel about 5,130 miles across the Atlantic.
[● 15 SOURCES] Maximum totality will occur off Iceland’s west coast.
[● 15 SOURCES] Partial eclipse will be visible across northern US, Canada, much of Europe and West Africa.
[● 9 SOURCES] Eclipse mapmaker Michael Zeiler will observe the eclipse from a cruise ship in a Greenland fjord.
[● 8 SOURCES] A solar eclipse will occur on 12 August 2026, visible as a total eclipse in Spain, Iceland and Greenland and as a partial eclipse in Italy.

Timeline

4 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Algeria identified as prime location for 2027 total solar eclipse
The total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, will offer exceptionally long periods of totality, with Algeria and Egypt identified as prime viewing locations for this major astronomical event.
7 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Celestial events: long total solar eclipse and planetary alignments
A major total solar eclipse is expected on August 2, 2027, lasting over six minutes across North Africa and the Middle East. Additionally, a rare planetary alignment will occur in early November.
16 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Total solar eclipse scheduled for August 2, 2027
On August 2, 2027, a major total solar eclipse will cross Spain, Africa, and the Middle East, lasting up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds.
18 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Luxor solar eclipse 2027 drives interest in Egyptian tourism
The 2027 solar eclipse in Luxor, Egypt, is boosting astronomical tourism, with Spanish tour operators already launching specialized travel packages to witness the six-minute total darkness.
18 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Solar eclipse of 2027 to be one of the longest of the century
On August 2, 2027, a major solar eclipse will feature a maximum totality of 6 minutes and 23 seconds, visible across parts of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
2027 solar eclipse to feature over six minutes of totality
On August 2, 2027, a major solar eclipse will occur, with totality lasting over six minutes across parts of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Total solar eclipse of 2027 to feature exceptional duration
On August 2, 2027, a major total solar eclipse will occur, lasting over six minutes in parts of Egypt. The path of totality includes Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Spain prepares for major solar eclipse in 2027
Spain prepares for a major solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, which will offer totality in parts of Andalusia and Ceuta/Melilla. Meanwhile, A Coruña hosts a cultural dialogue on the impact of recent eclipses.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
2027 total solar eclipse to be longest of the century
On August 2, 2027, the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century will occur, reaching a peak of 6 minutes and 22 seconds near Luxor, Egypt.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Solar eclipse of 2027 to be the longest of the 21st century
The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century will occur on August 2, 2027, visible in parts of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, while other regions will see a partial eclipse.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Total solar eclipse of 2027 to feature extended duration
On August 2, 2027, a major total solar eclipse will cross Spain, Africa, and the Middle East, with Luxor, Egypt, seeing over 6 minutes of totality.
2 months ago

[CULTURE] 18 sources
Astronomical events sweep across Spain, Ireland, and Peru
Recent and upcoming astronomical events, including a major solar eclipse in Spain and Ireland and a partial lunar eclipse on August 28, are drawing significant global interest.
3 months ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Solar eclipse draws massive crowds and social reflection
A recent solar eclipse drew massive crowds, including 18,000 people to Son Bou beach, while prompting discussions on social impact and local travel restrictions in Mallorca.
3 months ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Solar eclipse draws crowds across the United Kingdom
A partial solar eclipse drew crowds across the UK, including at Stonehenge and Edinburgh, followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. Google saw a spike in ‘sore eyes’ searches post-event.
3 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
Solar eclipse of August 12 triggers scientific study and rare ISS sighting
The August 12, 2026, solar eclipse featured rare sightings of the ISS silhouetted against the sun and inspired the SOLARIS project to monitor human physiological responses via smartwatches.
3 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Solar eclipse coverage dominates French television programming
French television networks provided extensive special coverage of the near-total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, featuring live reports and expert analysis from France and Spain.
3 months ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Solar eclipse observed by millions across Northern Hemisphere
Millions across the Northern Hemisphere observed a major solar eclipse, causing widespread shortages of protective eyewear as people sought to view the event safely.
3 months ago

[CULTURE] 36 sources
Total solar eclipse sweeps across Europe and Greenland
A total solar eclipse swept across Europe, Greenland, and Iceland on August 12, 2026, with observers in Spain and Iceland witnessing totality as the Moon obscured the Sun.
3 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 44 sources
Solar eclipse visible across Europe triggers safety warnings and energy concerns
A partial solar eclipse on August 12 will be visible across Europe, prompting eye safety warnings and concerns over temporary drops in solar energy production in the UK.
3 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 89 sources
Total Solar Eclipse on August 12 2026 Darkens Spain, Iceland and Greenland
On 12 Aug 2026 a total solar eclipse will cross Spain, Iceland and Greenland, lasting up to 2 min 18 s; a deep partial eclipse will be seen across Europe, the UK, North America and West Africa. Safe viewing – e
3 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
NASA to study August 2026 total solar eclipse with high‑altitude jets and balloons
NASA will use WB‑57 jets and balloons to study the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse over Greenland, Iceland, Spain and more, timed with the Perseid meteor shower and a six‑planet alignment.

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