Solar Eclipse 2026

On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse occurs in Iceland for the first time since 1954. The path of totality crosses the Westfjords, Snæfellsnes peninsula and the Reykjanes peninsula. This is the first total eclipse to be visible from Reykjavík since June 17, 1433.

The trajectory of the Moon’s shadow towards Reykjavík takes it across Borgarnes and Akranes.

In Reykjavík, totality starts at 17:48:12 when the Sun is 24.5 degrees high in the western sky. In Reykjavík, the duration of totality varies a bit but in downtown Reykjavík, at the University of Iceland, the duration of totality is 1m.

In Grótta, the westernmost part of the Greater Reykjavík Area, observers can enjoy totality for 6 seconds longer.

The towns of Kópavogur, Garðabær and Hafnarfjörður enjoy totality for almost 1m.

Make sure no tall buildings block the view towards the east in the afternoon of August 12.

For more information about the Solar Eclipse 2026.