# August 2026 solar eclipse

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/august-2026-solar-eclipse
> Updated: 2026-08-12T14:01:20.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

On August 12, 2026, a solar eclipse occurred that appeared as a total eclipse along a path through Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and the Balearic Islands, while appearing as a partial eclipse in other regions.

In Albania, observers gathered at Mount Dajti and surrounding hills to view the partial eclipse near sunset. In Algeria, the event was visible across nearly all provinces, with solar obscuration exceeding 90% in most areas and reaching up to 98.6% in certain regions. The peak in Algiers was expected just before sunset. 

Astronomical authorities, including the Centre de Recherche en Astronomie, Astrophysique et Géophysique (CRAAG), issued safety warnings advising against direct viewing without specialized ISO 12312-2 compliant solar glasses, noting that standard sunglasses are insufficient to prevent retinal damage.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Solar eclipse visible across Algeria on August 12

A major partial solar eclipse will be visible across most of Algeria on August 12, 2026, with obscuration reaching up to 98.6% in some areas near sunset.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/solar-eclipse-visible-across-algeria-on-august-12

### 2026-08-11: Tirana observes partial solar eclipse from Mount Dajti

A partial solar eclipse was visible from Mount Dajti and surrounding areas in Tirana, Albania, on August 12, 2026, following a total eclipse path through Greenland and Iceland.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tirana-observes-partial-solar-eclipse-from-mount-dajti

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Cite as: August 2026 solar eclipse. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/august-2026-solar-eclipse