A partial solar eclipse is coming to these US states. Will you see it?
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Key Points:
- A solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible across Europe, Africa, and parts of North America, including some regions of New England and the Midwest.
- Iceland and Spain are among the best locations to view the total eclipse, with cities like Reykjavik and León experiencing nearly two minutes of totality.
- Indiana will only see a minimal partial eclipse, with northeastern areas like Fort Wayne experiencing less than 0.5% coverage, making it one of the worst places in the U.S. to observe the event.
- New England, particularly around Freeport, Maine, offers a better viewing opportunity with up to 20% of the sun obscured by the eclipse.
- Additional notable astronomical events in May include a moon and Venus conjunction on May 18 and a blue moon on May 31, the latter being the second full moon in a calendar month.