Path of TotalityAugust 12, 2026
Total Solar Eclipse in Greenland — August 12, 2026
Totality begins over eastern Greenland — the first landfall of the 2026 eclipse path.
Eastern Greenland is the very first inhabited land the Moon's umbral shadow touches on August 12, 2026. Totality here lasts roughly 2 minutes 5 seconds, with the Sun sitting fairly high above the western horizon. Ittoqqortoormiit and the fjords along the Blosseville Coast fall inside the central line.
Local time
Mid-afternoon, local time (UTC−02:00 / UTC−01:00 summer).
Max obscuration
100% of the Sun covered
UTC peak
16:00 UTC
Where to watch in Greenland
Cities, towns, and viewing spots ordered from best to broadest coverage. Times shown reflect the maximum eclipse for that location.
Viewing tips for Greenland
- →Charter flights and small expedition cruises are the practical way to reach the path.
- →Katabatic winds off the ice sheet can clear fog quickly — but also bring low cloud, so mobility helps.
- →Bring ISO-12312-2 certified eclipse glasses; the Sun is only safe to view unfiltered during totality itself.
Other countries on August 12, 2026
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