when is the next solar eclipse

The next solar eclipse will be on February 17, 2026 , and the next total solar eclipse will be on August 12, 2026.

Key eclipse dates

• February 17, 2026 – Annular solar eclipse
  • Type: Annular (“ring of fire”).
  • Visibility: Annular phase over Antarctica, with a partial eclipse visible from parts of Africa, South America, and surrounding oceans.

• August 12, 2026 – Total solar eclipse
  • Type: Total solar eclipse.
  • Visibility: Totality in Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, a small area of Portugal, and parts of Russia; partial phase over much of Europe, Africa, North America, and adjacent oceans.

Why this one is a big deal

• It is the next total solar eclipse worldwide after the 2024 event, and the first total eclipse visible from Europe since 2015.

• The path of totality crosses dramatic locations such as western Iceland and northern Spain, making it a major travel and astronomy event.

Safety reminder

• Never look directly at the Sun without proper solar viewing glasses or certified filters, even during partial phases, as this can cause permanent eye damage.

• Safe methods include eclipse glasses, pinhole projectors, or indirect projection through binoculars or similar setups.

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