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News, articles and other stories about the 2026 total solar eclipse.

Duration of totality in the Westfjords of Iceland during the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse. Credit: Andreas Dill & Sævar Helgi Bragason / eclipse2026.is

Where to watch the eclipse in the Westfjords

Glacially carved fjords and bird cliffs make the Westfjords magical place to view the 2026 total eclipse

Duration of totality in the Snæfellsnes peninsula of Iceland during the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse. Credit: Andreas Dill & Sævar Helgi Bragason / eclipse2026.is

Where to watch the eclipse on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula 

Watch the eclipse for just over two minutes in the otherworldly Snæfellsnes peninsula

Duration of totality in Reykjavík and the Reykjanes peninsula of Iceland during the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse. Credit: Andreas Dill & Sævar Helgi Bragason / eclipse2026.is

Where to watch the eclipse on the Reykjanes Peninsula

If you’re staying in Reykjavík but want to head out to a more rural or quieter location to experience the eclipse, the Reykjanes Peninsula is where to go.

Volcanic eruption in Reykjanes peninsula. Credit: Sævar Helgi Bragason

Can I still go to Iceland if the volcano erupts?

Will a volcanic eruption interfere with eclipse chasing?

Every total solar eclipse in Iceland since settlement until year 3000. Credit: Andreas Dill & Sævar Helgi Bragason / eclipse2026.is & icelandatnight.is

How many total solar eclipses have been seen from Iceland?

The Moon's umbral shadow has touched down on the country twelve times since the settlement. Until the year 3000, Icelanders experience totality seven times more.

Electric car under Northern Lights and volcanic eruption. Credit: Gísli Már Árnason

Rent a car to chase the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse

Use our discount code eclipse2026 to get a 25% discount from carrental.is

Duration of totality in Iceland for the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse. Credit: Andreas Dill & Sævar Helgi Bragason / eclipse2026.is

Maps of Iceland for the 2026 total solar eclipse

Beautiful, detailed maps that show duration of totality in the Westfjords, Snæfellsnes peninsula, Reykjavík and Reykjanes peninsula

August 12, 2026 Iceland eclipse poster. Credit: Tyler Nordgren for eclipse2026.is

Artwork for the 2026 eclipse in Iceland

Tyler Nordgren's beautiful artwork to celebrate the 2026 total eclipse.

Vestmannaeyjar. Credit: south.is

Beyond totality: 10 things to see in Iceland before and after the total solar eclipse

Its first total solar eclipse in 72 years is the perfect excuse to explore the breathtaking sights in the Land of Ice and Fire. 

Total solar eclipse from a cruise ship near Australia. Credit: Jamie Carter

13 cruise ships in Iceland for the eclipse

On Aug. 12, 2026, the lure of totality will bring many of cruise ships to Iceland. Here’s our complete guide.