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Solar eclipse of Aug 12, 2026 in Reykjavík
Total: 1m 05s of totality from Reykjavík, Iceland, with maximum at 17:48 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
TOTAL — 1m 05s of darkness
- ◔Partial begins16:47 · Sun at 31°
- ●Totality17:48 – 17:49 (1m 05s)
- ◐Maximum17:48 · Sun at 25°
- ◕Partial ends18:47 · Sun at 18°
🕶 Certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses are required for all partial phases.
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Space Time models this eclipse for Reykjavík, Iceland using Astronomy Engine. Local terrain, atmospheric conditions and shadow-limb assumptions can affect a real observing site, especially near a path edge. The dated 3D view is a simulation, not a live camera feed. Weather is available only within the forecast window. Review NASA’s eclipse-viewing safety guidance before observing.
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FAQ
Is the Aug 12, 2026 solar eclipse visible in Reykjavík, Iceland?
Yes. Total: 1m 05s of totality from Reykjavík, Iceland, with maximum at 17:48 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Reykjavík, Iceland?
The partial phase begins at 16:47, maximum is at 17:48, and it ends at 18:47 (local time for Reykjavík, Iceland). Totality lasts from 17:48 to 17:49.
How much of the Sun is covered in Reykjavík, Iceland?
100% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Do I need eclipse glasses?
Use eclipse viewers meeting ISO 12312-2 for all partial and annular phases. Remove them only during complete totality inside the total eclipse path. Ordinary sunglasses are not suitable. Cameras, binoculars and telescopes need appropriate front-mounted solar filters; see NASA’s viewing-safety guidance.
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