"On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will cross from the Russian Arctic through East Greenland and Iceland and down to Spain, concluding in the Mediterranean Sea. While its path only covers a few populated areas, they happen to be among our all-time favourite travel destinations, making that summer solar eclipse trip all the more enticing. After that, the next eclipse is on August 2, 2027, visible over Northern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and Southern Europe."
"As someone who travelled for both the 2017 and 2024 eclipses, I can attest that journeying to the path of totality is well worth the effort: watching the sun turn jet black is truly an otherworldly experience everyone should experience at least once. Whether you prefer your eclipse with a side of icebergs or beaches, here's everything you need to know about planning a trip for the August 2026 total solar eclipse."
"The number one rule is to pick a location within the path of totality, ie where the moon will completely cover the sun, plunging viewers into an eerie darkness. (You can find an interactive map of the path of totality here.) In areas outside of the path, you may only see a partial solar eclipse, and the experience will be diminished. Even at 99 per cent coverage, the sky will not darken as much as it will in totality."
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, crossing the Russian Arctic, East Greenland, Iceland, and Spain before ending in the Mediterranean. Travel within the path of totality is essential to experience complete darkness; locations outside the path show only a partial eclipse and diminished effects. Destinations near the centerline of the path experience longer periods of totality. Prior eclipses drew large numbers of eclipse chasers, and travelers can choose varied settings from icebergs to beaches. The next consecutive eclipse after 2026 occurs on August 2, 2027, over Northern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and Southern Europe.
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