Get ready for the only total solar eclipse of 2026Where will you be on August 12th? The path of the August 12th total solar eclipse. The southern edge of the partial phases for the August 12th total solar eclipse over North America. They always say to photograph your second total solar eclipse, but simply watch and enjoy your first. This month’s total solar eclipse season starts with the August 12th total solar eclipse, and is bracketed by a deep partial lunar eclipse for the Americas on August 28th.