What happened
The August 12 total eclipse crosses Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and a small part of Portugal. Parts of North America can see a partial eclipse, but the path of totality does not cross the continental United States.
What is confirmed
NASA's current eclipse page and path tables identify the route and duration. NASA also emphasizes that eclipse glasses or indirect viewing are required whenever the Sun is not completely covered.
Why it matters
Search interest is rising, and misleading travel or product pages can blur the difference between partial and total visibility. Location-specific timing and eye safety are the practical value.
What to watch next
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Reporting used for this story
- Total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026NASA Science · 2026-07-27
- Path of the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipseNASA Goddard Space Flight Center · 2026-07-30
- NASA eclipse animationsNASA Scientific Visualization Studio · 2026-07-16
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