2026-08-11T08:10:01.994Z Tomorrow is the day! Are you ready? After years of anticipation, the wait is almost over. Tomorrow, the moon’s shadow will cover the Earth, causing a total solar eclipse in parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. But you don’t have to be in the path of totality to enjoy the event. Millions more people across much of Europe and parts of the northeastern U.S. and eastern Canada are also in a good position to see a partial solar eclipse, in which the moon appears to take a bite out of the sun. Whether you’re traveling through the path of totality or watching a partial solar eclipse from home, now is the time to make final preparations. Pack your eclipse glasses. Charge your camera and phone. Check the latest weather forecast. Know your local eclipse times. Arrive early if traveling to your viewing location. We’ll be bringing you live updates from Greenland and Spain throughout the day of the eclipse, following the moon’s shadow as it sweeps across Earth. Read our complete guide to everything you need to know before eclipse day. You can also watch the eclipse online! Read more: Watch the total solar eclipse online on August 12 with these free live streams Daisy Dobrijevic Social Links Navigation Skywatching Editor Daisy Dobrijevic is currently sailing aboard HX Expeditions’ MS Spitsbergen on an expedition from Svalbard, Norway, east of Greenland. She will report live as the expedition attempts to witness totality from the Arctic. 2026-08-10T09:45:55.037Z Greetings from East Greenland: The weather outlook does not look promising for eclipse day. If only we could bring this good weather with us for eclipse day. (Image credit: Daisy Dobrijevic/Future) Good morning space fans! What a beautiful start to the day here in East Greenland. If only we could bring this good weather on Wednesday. The current forecast is not looking good, so today we will make a decision on where to head to give ourselves the best chance of having clear skies on eclipse day. Even though the weather forecast is far from ideal, spirits are still high on HX Expeditions’ MS Spitsbergen as we all immerse ourselves in the stunning Greenlandic landscape. — Daisy Dobrijevic Daisy Dobrijevic Social Links Sailing Skywatching Editor Daisy Dobrijevic is currently sailing aboard HX Expeditions’ MS Spitsbergen on an expedition from Svalbard, Norway, east of Greenland. She will report live as the expedition attempts to witness totality from the Arctic. 2026-08-10T09:35:41.436Z Could the northern lights appear during the eclipse? Could we see the Northern Lights during totality? (Image credit: Left: Canva Pro. Right: Daisy Dobrijevic) It’s one of the questions we’ve seen come up well before August 12. For observers above the Arctic Circle, since totality briefly turns day into twilight, could they also see the Northern Lights? Well, you’d have to be very lucky, but it’s not impossible. Read more: Could the Northern Lights be visible during the 2026 total solar eclipse? Daisy Dobrijevic Social Links Sailing Skywatching Editor Daisy Dobrijevic is currently sailing aboard HX Expeditions’ MS Spitsbergen on an expedition from Svalbard, Norway, east of Greenland. She will report live as the expedition attempts to witness totality from the Arctic. 2026-08-10T09:31:15.093Z Only 2 days left! What time should you look up? The eclipse does not occur at the same time everywhere. Knowing exactly when the partial eclipse begins and when totality occurs is the most important part of planning your day. Read more: What time will the total solar eclipse be on August 12, 2026? (Image credit: Created in Canva Pro) Daisy Dobrijevic Social Links Navigation Skywatching Editor Daisy Dobrijevic is currently sailing aboard HX Expeditions’ MS Spitsbergen on an expedition from Svalbard, Norway, east of Greenland. She will report live as the expedition attempts to witness totality from the Arctic. 2026-08-09T14:28:38.106Z Citizen scientists monitor the total solar eclipse on August 12. Two teams of volunteers from Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast will observe totality on August 12. (Image credit: Photo by: Alan Dyer/VW Pics/UIG via Getty Images) Countless eyes will watch the silhouette of the moon swallow the light of our parent star during the climatic phase of totality on August 12. 12. Among them will be volunteers from the Dynamic Eclipse Streaming Initiative, a passion-driven network of solar observers led by professional astronomers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and funded in part by NASA. Find out more about their efforts to capture valuable data about the sun’s atmosphere while bringing the public closer to the August 12 total solar eclipse below. Read more: When a total solar eclipse darkens the sky on August 12, these citizen scientists will be watching. Anthony Wood Skywatching writer Anthony Wood reports from Valoria la Beuna in northern Spain, where he will join the DEB (Distributed Eclipse Broadcast) citizen science project. You’ll try to witness totality as the eclipsed sun hangs over the western horizon shortly before sunset. 2026-08-09T09:29:49.860Z What really happens during a total solar eclipse? A composite image that reveals the beauty of each stage surrounding the whole. (Image credit: Photo by: Alan Dyer/VW Pics/UIG via Getty Images) Totality lasts only a few minutes, but a lot happens before, during and after. From the first contact and the dramatic effect of the diamond ring to the appearance of the sun’s crown, each stage offers something unique. Read more: What to expect at each stage of the 2026 total solar eclipse Daisy Dobrijevic Social Links Navigation Skywatching Editor Daisy Dobrijevic is currently sailing aboard HX Expeditions’ MS Spitsbergen on an expedition from Svalbard, Norway, east of Greenland. She will report live as the expedition attempts to witness totality from the Arctic. 2026-08-08T09:34:06.571Z Have you ordered your eclipse lenses yet? Sunglasses are vital to safely view the partial stages of a solar eclipse. (Image credit: Photo by Gabriel BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images) If you will be observing any part of the partial eclipse, you will need proper eye protection. Never look directly at the sun without certified eye protection. Don’t have eclipse glasses? You can still safely enjoy the eclipse using simple projection methods with everyday household objects. Check out our guide on how to view the sun safely and what to look for for more sun-watching inspiration. Daisy Dobrijevic Social Links Sailing Skywatching Editor Daisy Dobrijevic is currently sailing aboard HX Expeditions’ MS Spitsbergen on an expedition from Svalbard, Norway, east of Greenland. She will report live as the expedition attempts to witness totality from the Arctic. 2026-08-07T08:39:59.065Z Do clouds ruin a total solar eclipse? Clouds won’t necessarily ruin your eclipse expedition. (Image credit: Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) One of the biggest concerns before any eclipse is the weather. While a perfectly blue sky is ideal, you don’t necessarily need one to enjoy the experience. Even under thin clouds, many of the most dramatic effects of totality may still be visible. Read more: Here’s why cloud cover doesn’t always mean an eclipse is ruined. Daisy Dobrijevic Social Links Sailing Skywatching Editor Daisy Dobrijevic is currently sailing aboard HX Expeditions’ MS Spitsbergen on an expedition from Svalbard, Norway, east of Greenland. She will report live as the expedition attempts to witness totality from the Arctic. 2026-08-06T09:03:49.041Z Where will the eclipse be visible? Find out where you can experience totality on August 12, 2026. (Image credit: Created in Canva Pro) Not everyone will experience totality on August 12. In some places the moon will completely cover the sun, while others will experience a partial solar eclipse and for some… no eclipse at all. Wow, wow. Wondering what you’ll see from your location? Find out where the eclipse will be visible. Also worth downloading before the big day: Best apps for tracking the eclipse Daisy Dobrijevic Social links Navigation Skywatching Editor Daisy Dobrijevic is currently sailing aboard HX Expeditions’ MS Spitsbergen on an expedition from Svalbard, Norway, east of Greenland. She will report live as the expedition attempts to witness totality from the Arctic. 2026-08-05T17:08:34.153Z Last call for eclipse glasses! Eclipse glasses should be worn whenever the solar disk is visible. (Image credit: LeoPatrizi / Getty Images) If you plan to view the total solar eclipse on August 12, you’ll need to get a quality pair of eclipse glasses. Be sure to purchase a pair from a reputable dealer who meets the important ISO 123-12 – 2 certification and never wear an old pair if it appears scratched or damaged in any way! Read more: Heading to Europe or the UK to see the solar eclipse on August 12? The best eclipse glasses to buy before you leave or after you arrive. Anthony Wood Skywatching writer Anthony Wood reports from Valoria la Beuna in northern Spain, where he will join the DEB (Distributed Eclipse Broadcast) citizen science project. You’ll try to witness totality as the eclipsed sun hangs over the western horizon shortly before sunset. One week until the 2026 total solar eclipse: The countdown has begun… are you ready? The countdown has begun! The 2026 total solar eclipse will occur on August 12. (Image credit: Photo by Erin Clark/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) In just one week, millions of people in Greenland, Iceland and Spain will witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles when the moon completely covers the sun. Our team will follow the eclipse from two incredible locations, aboard an expedition ship in eastern Greenland with HX Expeditions and from northern Spain with the DEB initiative, bringing you live updates throughout the lead-up to the eclipse. and the same dayRead more: 1 week left before spectacular total solar eclipse darkens skies over Spain, Iceland and Greenland Daisy Dobrijevic Social Links Navigation Skywatching Editor Daisy Dobrijevic is currently sailing aboard HX Expeditions’ MS Spitsbergen on an expedition from Svalbard, Norway, to eastern Greenland. She will report live as the expedition attempts to witness totality from the Arctic.
