Solar eclipse 2026: When and where will the best view be across the world?
Solar eclipse 2026: Day will briefly turn into night on Wednesday as the Moon will completely cover the Sun, making it a rare total solar eclipse. Check which regions will be able to witness this event.
On Wednesday, the world will witness a rare total solar eclipse as the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun. This celestial event will be visible across regions in Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain, and more. A partial solar eclipse will also be visible across the UK, beginning around 6pm BST when the Moon starts moving across the Sun's face.
The total eclipse will peak between 7:02pm and 7:16pm BST, depending on the location. Cornwall is expected to experience approximately 95% obscuration of the Sun during the solar eclipse. Clear skies are anticipated in Spain and Portugal, making these regions ideal for witnessing the total solar eclipse. In the UK, visibility will depend on weather conditions, with potential cloud cover in parts of north Wales, northern England, and Scotland.
Observers are advised to use eclipse glasses to safely view the event, as staring directly at the Sun can cause serious eye damage. The next coast-to-coast total solar eclipse in the US is not expected until 2045, making this event particularly noteworthy for European observers.
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