Where and when to see the Aug. 12 solar eclipse - exact times for North America and Europe

Key Points:

• On August 12, millions across Europe and North America will witness a solar eclipse, with a narrow path from Greenland to northeastern Spain experiencing totality, while much of Europe and parts of North America will see partial eclipses of varying depths.
• Total solar eclipse viewers within the 180-mile-wide path of totality in eastern Greenland, western Iceland, and northeastern Spain will see the sun completely covered by the moon for up to 2 minutes and 18 seconds, revealing the sun's corona and darkening the sky to twilight.
• In North America, only a modest partial eclipse will be visible, with the greatest coverage in northern and eastern Canada, Alaska, and the northeastern U.S.; no totality will occur, so eclipse glasses are required throughout the event.
• Most of Europe and far northwestern Africa will experience a deep partial eclipse with over 90% sun coverage in many western cities, making it an impressive sight but still requiring certified solar eclipse glasses for safe viewing.
• For those outside the path of totality, live streams from NASA and the European Space Agency will be available, and interactive maps can provide precise local timings for the eclipse phases.