Total solar eclipse after two years, countries where it will be visible

12 August, 2026, 05:30 pm

Last modified: 12 August, 2026, 05:30 pm

Total solar eclipse after two years, countries where it will be visible

12 August, 2026, 05:30 pm

Last modified: 12 August, 2026, 05:30 pm

A rare total solar eclipse will occur today. It will be best seen from Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, parts of Spain and Portugal. However, the eclipse will not be visible from Bangladesh. If the sky is clear, darkness will fall during the day for a few minutes.

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