Total Solar Eclipse to Cross Iceland Tomorrow, Darkening Reykjavík for a Brief Moment
A total solar eclipse will take place over Iceland on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. In Reykjavík, the eclipse will begin at 4:47 p.m., with totality occurring at around 5:48 p.m.
Reykjavík, Iceland — A major astronomical event will take place over Iceland on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, as a total solar eclipse crosses parts of the country before continuing across the North Atlantic toward Spain.
In Reykjavík, the eclipse will begin at 4:47 p.m. local time. Totality will begin at approximately 5:48 p.m., when the Moon completely covers the Sun for about one minute. The eclipse will end at around 6:47 p.m.
Although totality in Reykjavík will last for only about one minute, locations farther west in Iceland will experience a longer period of total darkness. The longest total eclipse will occur near the western coast of Iceland and over the Atlantic Ocean, lasting more than two minutes.
The event is particularly significant for Iceland. The eclipse path crosses parts of western Iceland, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and the Reykjanes Peninsula, making several locations across the country suitable for viewing.
Anyone watching the eclipse should never look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection. Certified solar eclipse glasses or appropriate solar viewing equipment should be used throughout the partial phases. Direct viewing is safe only during the brief period of totality, when the Sun is completely covered by the Moon.
The August 12 eclipse is expected to become one of the most significant astronomical events of 2026, attracting skywatchers and visitors to Iceland.