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Europe Prepares for the First Total Solar Eclipse in 27 Years

Published January 1, 2026, 09:14
Europe Prepares for the First Total Solar Eclipse in 27 Years

Europe is preparing to witness a total solar eclipse on March 20, 2026, the first such phenomenon visible from continental Europe since 1999. The eclipse will begin in northern Russia, cross the Arctic Ocean and Greenland, and reach its maximum over Spain, where it will last 1 minute and 50 seconds. The eclipse will be visible as a partial eclipse in areas of North America, West Africa, and other parts of Europe. However, in some northwestern regions of Greece, the percentage of the partial eclipse will be very small and practically unobservable. Spain and Iceland will have the best view of the total eclipse, as it is the first time since 1905 and 1954 respectively that they will experience this phenomenon. An annular solar eclipse will also occur on February 17, 2026, but will only be visible in Antarctica and areas of South Africa, Argentina, and Chile. The next total solar eclipse visible from Europe will be on August 2, 2027, with the path of totality including parts of Spain, Africa, and the Middle East. Along with the solar eclipses, increased solar activity is expected in 2026, resulting in more spectacular Auroras, especially in the Northern countries. Finally, a total lunar eclipse will take place on March 3, 2026, giving the Moon a characteristic orange hue.

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