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2026's Only Total Solar Eclipse Happens Wednesday. Here's the Path and Times of Visibility.
Updated on: August 11, 2026 / 2:51 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will occur on Wednesday, August 12.
- Totality will be visible in western Iceland and northern Spain, with a partial eclipse visible across much of Europe and some of North America.
- Viewing times vary by location, with live coverage starting at 2 p.m. ET.
- Safety precautions, including wearing solar eclipse glasses, are necessary for viewing.
- The next total solar eclipse visible in the U.S. will be in 2044.