Solar Eclipse 2026 - We created this animation to show how the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse will look from different cities, but wait until you see where the Sun disappears completely during totality. Over the coming days, we’ll be following this eclipse closely all the way up to August 12. We’ll explain why solar eclipses happen, when each phase begins, where the eclipse will be visible, which locations will experience totality, and how the percentage of Sun covered changes from place to place. We’ll also be sharing updated animations, eclipse maps, viewing times, photos, observations, and more as the event gets closer.