Here's where you want to be to see the 2026 solar eclipse - Engadget

If you want the best view, you'll need to travel to Spain or Iceland. The 2026 solar eclipse on August 12 is a big day for astronomy fans: not only does it mark the first total solar eclipse since 2024, it also coincides with the annual Perseid meteor shower. This eclipse also stands out by being longer than usual due to it coinciding with lunar perigee, which is when the moon appears larger because it's at the closest point in its orbit to Earth. Though not everywhere in the world will be able to experience the eclipse, many locales will get at least partial sun coverage. While the 2024 solar eclipse centered on North America, this time around viewers in Spain and Iceland will have the best view. However, that doesn't mean other places won't get any glimpse of the event. Those in some parts of Canada, the United States and Europe can still see it, they just won't be in the path of totality, which is when the moon is directly positioned over the sun, fully blocking it. The best place to be for the 2026 solar eclipse is western Iceland or northern Spain. The full eclipse will last longest in Látrabjargi, Iceland, and is also visible from Reykjavík, Isafjordur and all other cities on