Video. Where and when to watch August's total solar eclipse — safely

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · Aug 03, 2026 · 98 words · By Ilaria Federico

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What to know about Video. Where and when to watch August's total solar eclipse — safely

On 12 August, a total solar eclipse will sweep across Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain, while a partial eclipse will be visible across much of Europe.

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What happened

On 12 August, a total solar eclipse will sweep across Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain, while a partial eclipse will be visible across much of Europe.

Why it matters

Maximum totality will last up to 2 minutes and 18 seconds.

Common ground

In the UK, up to 95% of the Sun will be obscured as the eclipse unfolds close to sunset.

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Claim 1: “On 12 August, a total solar eclipse will sweep across Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain”

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Multiple independent sources, including the National Solar Observatory, Wikipedia, and other web results, confirm that a total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, passing over Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A total solar eclipse will occur at the Moon's descending node of orbit on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with a magnitude of 1.0386. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse_of_August_12,_20…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 2025, the second Donald Trump administration of the United States has sought to annex Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark (itself in the European Union), triggering an ongoing internat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenland_crisis

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States has discussed obtaining Greenland from Denmark since the 19th century. There were talks within the US federal government about purchasing Greenland in 1867, advocated by Secretary of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proposed_United_States_acquisi…

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Claim 2: “a partial eclipse will be visible across much of Europe”

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Web search results from National Geographic and other sources confirm that a partial eclipse will be visible across Europe on August 12.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — August is the eighth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Its length is 31 days. In the Southern Hemisphere, August is the seasonal equivalent of February in the Northern Hemispher…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The August curse is a perceived phenomenon in Russia where the worst disasters and adverse events seem to have occurred in that country during August. The idea of the curse dates back to the 1991 "Aug…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_curse

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Europe is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterrane…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe

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Claim 3: “Maximum totality will last up to 2 minutes and 18 seconds”

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The specific duration of 2 minutes and 18 seconds for totality is confirmed by both National Geographic and a cross-referenced source (Flipboard).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — August 12 is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 141 days remain until the end of the year.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_12

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — August 18 is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 135 days remain until the end of the year.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_18

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Claim 4: “Anyone planning to watch the event should wear ISO-certified solar eclipse glasses to protect their eyesight”

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Multiple sources (AAA Eclipse, Perlan, and other web results) confirm that ISO-certified (specifically ISO 12312-2) glasses are required for safe viewing of the solar eclipse.

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web search NEUTRAL — ISO certification ensures that the solar eclipse glasses have undergone extensive testing and meet the necessary safety requirements. When it comes to your eyes, it's crucial to prioritize safety.
https://pnjsolar.com/blogs/news/iso-certified-solar-eclipse-…

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web search NEUTRAL — ISO certified eclipse glasses meet the international safety standard ISO 12312-2, which means they are specifically designed for direct solar viewing. They block 99.999% of visible sunlight and filter…
https://aaaeclipse.com/blogs/news/what-are-iso-certified-sol…

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web search NEUTRAL — Learn why solar eclipse glasses are essential for safely viewing the 2026 eclipse in Iceland. Get tips on buying certified glasses and protecting your eyes.
https://perlan.vercel.app/articles/solar-eclipse-glasses

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Claim 5: “In the UK, up to 95% of the Sun will be obscured”

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The claim states 'up to 95%', but multiple independent news sources (ITV News, Daily Mail) specifically report that 'up to 96%' of the Sun will be obscured in the UK. While close, the specific figure provided in the claim is slightly inaccurate compared to the evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Soak Up the Sun" is a song by American singer Sheryl Crow. She and her longtime co-writer Jeff Trott wrote the song following a conversation they had during a plane flight, when they discussed the ch…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Sun Is Up" is a song recorded by Romanian singer Inna for her second studio album, I Am the Club Rocker (2011), and also included on several versions of her debut album Hot (2009). Written and produ…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Sun is a British tabloid newspaper, published by the News Group Newspapers division of News UK, itself a wholly owned subsidiary of News Corp. It was founded as a broadsheet in 1964 as a successor…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sun_(United_Kingdom)

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Claim 6: “It could be over 200 years before the same location experiences another total solar eclipse, according to astronomer Jake Foster”

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While the general scientific concept of eclipse recurrence is common, the provided evidence contains no mention of an astronomer named 'Jake Foster' or his specific statement regarding the 200-year timeframe for this event.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — As minor planet discoveries are confirmed, they are given a permanent number by the IAU's Minor Planet Center (MPC), and the discoverers can then submit names for them, following the IAU's naming conv…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2000s (pronounced "two-thousands"; shortened to the '00s) was the decade that began on January 1, 2000, and ended on December 31, 2009. During this decade, the world population grew from 6.1 to 6.…
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