The August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse is happening today. Totality crosses Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and a small corner of Portugal. If you are in Pakistan or the UAE, the eclipse is not in the local visibility region shown by NASA, but you can watch NASA’s free live broadcast from 10:15 p.m. PKT or 9:15 p.m. UAE time.[1]
Watch now: quick links and times
- NASA live stream starts: 1:15 p.m. EDT / 17:15 UTC / 6:15 p.m. UK / 7:15 p.m. Spain / 9:15 p.m. UAE / 10:15 p.m. Pakistan.[1]
- Worldwide maximum: 17:46:06 UTC / 9:46 p.m. UAE / 10:46 p.m. Pakistan.[3]
- Watch: NASA Live
- Check your location: interactive eclipse map
Safety: Never look directly at any visible part of the Sun without proper solar viewing protection. Ordinary sunglasses are not safe.[2]
Where is the August 12, 2026 eclipse visible?
The narrow path of totality passes through Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain and a small part of Portugal. A partial eclipse is visible across much of Europe, northwestern Africa, most of Canada and parts of the northern United States.[1][4]
NASA’s map does not place Pakistan or the UAE inside the eclipse visibility region. For viewers in those countries, the practical option is the official online broadcast rather than direct outdoor viewing.[1]
Solar eclipse times today
These are local times published by NASA for selected cities. An asterisk means the partial phase ends at sunset.[1]
| City | Partial begins | Totality / maximum | Coverage | Partial ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík | 4:47 p.m. | Totality 5:48–5:49 p.m. | Total | 6:47 p.m. |
| León | 7:32 p.m. | Totality 8:28–8:30 p.m. | Total | 9:22 p.m. |
| Zaragoza | 7:34 p.m. | Totality 8:29–8:30 p.m. | Total | 9:07 p.m.* |
| Valencia | 7:38 p.m. | Totality 8:32–8:33 p.m. | Total | 9:01 p.m.* |
| Madrid | 7:36 p.m. | Maximum 8:32 p.m. | 99% | 9:16 p.m.* |
| Barcelona | 7:35 p.m. | Maximum 8:29 p.m. | 99% | 8:54 p.m.* |
| London | 6:17 p.m. | Maximum 7:13 p.m. | 91% | 8:06 p.m. |
| Dublin | 6:12 p.m. | Maximum 7:10 p.m. | 94% | 8:05 p.m. |
| Paris | 7:22 p.m. | Maximum 8:17 p.m. | 92% | 9:09 p.m. |
| New York | 1:07 p.m. | Maximum 1:54 p.m. | 9% | 2:38 p.m. |
| Boston | 1:01 p.m. | Maximum 1:55 p.m. | 16% | 2:46 p.m. |
For a different town, use the interactive map because eclipse times and coverage change by location.[3]
How to watch the eclipse safely
- Use proper eclipse glasses or a safe handheld solar viewer. NASA says safe viewers should comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard. Regular sunglasses are not adequate.[2]
- Inspect the viewer first. Discard it if it is scratched, torn or damaged, and supervise children.[2]
- Do not look through a camera, telescope or binoculars while wearing eclipse glasses. Concentrated rays can burn through the viewer and cause serious injury. Optical devices need a special solar filter attached to the front.[2]
- Use indirect projection if you have no safe viewer. A pinhole projector lets you see a projected image while keeping your back to the Sun; never look through the pinhole.[2]
- During totality only: direct viewing is safe only while the Moon completely covers the Sun’s bright face. Put eye protection back on immediately when any bright Sun reappears.[2]
NASA eclipse livestream schedule
NASA’s broadcast begins at 1:15 p.m. EDT (17:15 UTC) and will feature live views from across the eclipse path plus expert interviews.[1] Here are useful start-time conversions:
- Pakistan: 10:15 p.m. PKT
- UAE: 9:15 p.m. GST
- United Kingdom: 6:15 p.m. BST
- Mainland Spain: 7:15 p.m. CEST
- Iceland: 5:15 p.m. GMT
- US Eastern: 1:15 p.m. EDT
Open the official NASA live stream →
Worldwide eclipse timeline in UTC
The first partial phase begins somewhere on Earth at 15:34:15 UTC, totality first begins at 16:58:09 UTC, maximum eclipse occurs at 17:46:06 UTC, the last total phase ends at 18:34:07 UTC, and the final partial phase ends at 19:57:57 UTC.[3]
Quick checklist before viewing
- Confirm your exact local time on the interactive map.
- Check that your solar viewer is undamaged and designed for direct solar viewing.
- Choose a location with a clear view, especially in Spain where the Sun is low toward the end of the event.
- Set up the official NASA stream as a backup for cloud or if the eclipse is not visible locally.
- Never improvise with sunglasses, exposed film or unfiltered optics.
Frequently asked questions
Is the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse visible in Pakistan?
No. Pakistan is outside the visibility region shown by NASA for this eclipse. NASA’s online broadcast starts at 10:15 p.m. Pakistan time.[1]
Is the solar eclipse visible in the UAE?
No. The UAE is outside NASA’s mapped visibility region. The NASA livestream starts at 9:15 p.m. UAE time.[1]
What time is the solar eclipse today?
Worldwide partial phases run from 15:34:15 to 19:57:57 UTC, with the worldwide maximum at 17:46:06 UTC. The exact local viewing time depends on your location.[3]
Can I use sunglasses to watch the eclipse?
No. NASA says regular sunglasses are not safe for viewing the Sun, regardless of how dark they are. Use safe solar viewers or an indirect projection method.[2]
Where can I watch the eclipse online?
NASA will stream it at nasa.gov/live starting at 1:15 p.m. EDT (17:15 UTC).[1]