Total Solar Eclipse
Eclipse 2026 in Reykjavik
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Reykjavik sits in the path of totality for the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse. Totality begins around 19:48 CEST and lasts about 1m 04s, with the sun low in the western sky. Typical August conditions here: limited visibility; a site a short drive away may do better. Use ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses during all partial phases.
Eclipse Times in Reykjavik
Totality Starts
19:48 CEST
Duration
64s
Coverage
100%
Sun Altitude
24.5
| Phase | Local Time (CEST) |
|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 18:47 |
| Totality begins | 19:48 |
| Totality ends | 19:49 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 20:47 |
Weather Forecast
⚠ Eye safety. Use ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses during all partial phases.
Only during totality is it safe to look with the naked eye.
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The Perseid meteor shower peaks the same night as the eclipse — up to 150 meteors per hour once the new-moon sky goes dark over Reykjavik.
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