One month from today, millions will turn their eyes to the skies for one of the most anticipated skywatching events of the year: the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.The eclipse will sweep across parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain, briefly turning day into night for those lucky enough to be within the narrow path of totality. It's been a long time coming for European skywatchers, as the event marks Europe's first total solar eclipse since 1999.Where can I see the total solar eclipse?If you're hoping to experience totality, now is the time to finalize your plans. The path of totality crosses Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain, with maximum eclipse lasting up to 2 minutes and 18 seconds. Path of totality over Iceland.Created using MapHub.net. Source: Esri, Maxar, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User CommunityPath of totality over Spain.Created using MapHub.net. Source: Esri, Maxar, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User CommunityEntire path of totality. From Greenland through Iceland and Spain. Created using MapHub.net. Source: Esri, Maxar, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User CommunitySpain is expected to be one of the most popular destinations thanks to its favorable weather prospects, though it's not without a catch! Viewers will need to secure a clear view of the western horizon because the eclipsed sun will sit very low in the sky during totality.Notable locations and timings of totality LocationTotality durationWhat time?Sun height Scoresby Sund, Greenland1 minute, 46 seconds4:35 p.m. CGST24 degrees above westReykjavik, Iceland1 minute, 1 second5:48 p.m. GMT25 degrees above westSnæfellsjökull National Park, Iceland2 minutes, 10 seconds5:45 p.m. GMT25 degrees above westGijón, Spain1 minute, 46 seconds8:26 p.m. CEST10 degrees above west-northwestA Coruña, Spain1 minute, 15 seconds8:27 p.m. CEST12 degrees above west-northwestPalencia, Spain1 minute, 42 seconds8:29 p.m. CEST9 degrees above west-northwestBurgos, Spain1 minute, 44 seconds8:28 p.m. CEST8 degrees above west-northwestSegovia, Spain54 seconds8:31 p.m. CEST8 degrees above west-northwestSigüenza, Spain1 minute, 38 seconds8:30 p.m. CEST7 degrees above west-northwestMallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain1 minute, 36 seconds8:31 p.m. CEST2.7 degrees above west-northwest Will I see the eclipse from where I live?Not inside the path of totality? Don't worry. A spectacular partial solar eclipse will be visible across much of Europe, with more than 90% of the sun covered from locations including London, Paris and Dublin. Location% of sun's disk coveredNew York City9%St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada 53%Nuuk, Greenland79%Oslo, Norway83%Berlin, Germany 84%London, U.K. 91%Paris, France 92%Tangier, Morocco 92%Dublin, Ireland 94%Lisbon, Portugal 94%Nice, France 95%Madrid, Spain 99.96%Barcelona, Spain 99.82%If you're still deciding where to watch, we have several guides on the best viewing locations close to popular Spanish holiday destinations, the best Spanish beaches, and the best places to view the eclipse overall. How we will be covering the eclipseOver the coming weeks, Space.com will bring you everything you need to prepare for eclipse day. We'll publish viewing guides, safety advice and information on how to watch the eclipse online.Closer to the event, we'll launch a dedicated live blog covering the latest eclipse news and insights from our reporters in the field. Skywatching Editor Daisy Dobrijevic will join an eclipse expedition to Greenland with HX, while Skywatching Writer Anthony Wood will travel to northern Spain with the DEB initiative and citizen scientists to report firsthand from the path of totality.