Join ESA for a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026
The European Space Agency (ESA) is organizing activities for a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, which will be visible across parts of Europe. The path of totality will cross regions including Spain, where the largest area of totality will be experienced. ESA will provide educational resources and live broadcasts to engage the public and enhance understanding of solar science during this rare event.
- ▪The total solar eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe, including Greenland, Iceland, and Spain.
- ▪This will be the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Spain since 1905.
- ▪ESA will host a live broadcast from a top-class astronomical facility in Spain, featuring experts discussing the science behind the eclipse.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200 |
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Science & Exploration Join ESA for a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 21/05/2026 19 views 0 likes ESA / Science & Exploration / Space Science Follow the total solar eclipse with the European Space Agency (ESA), in person or online. On 12 August 2026, a solar eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe and the north Atlantic. The path of totality will cross Greenland, Iceland, Spain and a small area of northeastern Portugal. Other parts of Europe will see a partial solar eclipse. ESA is organising a range of activities around the eclipse, combining scientific expertise, public engagement, and educational outreach – see programme below.
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