A rare total solar eclipse will sweep across parts of Europe on August 12, 2026, briefly turning daylight into darkness as the Moon completely covers the Sun. Europe is about to experience a total solar eclipse, and people around the world will be able to watch it live. On August 12, 2026, people across a large portion of Europe will be able to see a solar eclipse. Much of the rest of Europe will experience a partial solar eclipse. Another will originate in Frómista (Palencia), where collaborator Alejandro Sánchez de Miguel will be conducting eclipse observations.