Spain to see 1st total solar eclipse in more than a century
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If you want the best view, you'll need to travel to Spain or Iceland.
Skywatchers may have two chances to witness an eclipse in August. Here's when they will occur, where they'll be visible and what to expect.
The rare nature of a solar eclipse is a result of the precise alignment required between the Sun and the relatively small Moon. That means they are only visible in very specific parts of the world. This time around,
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A solar eclipse is coming, but to see it you'll need certified safe solar eclipse glasses. Here's where to buy them and how to check that any old pairs you have are safe.
On August 15,, 2026 Jupiter and Mercury will pass very close to each other only about half a degree apart. Mercury will reaches its greatest western elongation earlier on August 2, 2026 when it sits highest in the dawn sky. Both planets will rise together before the Sun that mid-month morning and Jupiter looks brighter than Mercury.
For the first time in more than a century, a total solar eclipse would come to mainland Spain. Daytime darkness would descend on Aug. 12 across the Iberian Peninsula, plus slivers of Greenland and Iceland,
On August 12, 2026, a breathtaking total solar eclipse will cast its shadow over Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, while a deep partial eclipse will be visible to millions across Europe. Discover the