SCIENCEAug 5 · 18:54 UTCQUARTZCris Tolomia

12 things you need to know before watching the solar eclipse — and what to actually expect

The total solar eclipse of 2026 will occur on August 12, with the path of totality crossing Iceland and Spain. The article outlines safety precautions, descriptions of what totality looks like, and details about the eclipse's trajectory.

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