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Eclipse solar parcial · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Vík í Mýrdal

Vík í Mýrdal sees a deep partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 98.8% of the Sun covered at around 17:50 GMT, with the Sun a comfortable ~23° above the horizon.

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Máximo~17:50 GMTSouth · Iceland · 12 Aug 2026

Duración~1h 59m of partial eclipseThis is the full partial eclipse from first to last contact. There is no totality here — the Sun is never completely covered, so there is no corona and no moment when it is safe to look without protection.

Altitud del Sol~23° above the WNW horizonhigh enough that cloud, not terrain, is the risk

Cobertura98.8% (partial)Vík í Mýrdal is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 98.8% of the Sun is covered at maximum — a deep partial eclipse, but not a total one. The corona never appears and the sky does not go dark.

Probabilidad de cielo despejado Cloud is the main obstacle · ≈38%Iceland in August is frequently overcast and the weather changes fast. The Sun is high, so cloud is the only real enemy.

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Vík í Mýrdal sees a deep partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 98.8% of the Sun covered at around 17:50 GMT, with the Sun a comfortable ~23° above the horizon.

Below: Vík í Mýrdal's exact timings, the best open viewpoints, why your eclipse glasses never come off here, and where the real totality is.

La línea de tiempo

Cuándo ocurre el eclipse

~16:49 GMTComienza la fase parcial — primer mordisco al Sol

~17:50 GMTParcial — ~1h 59m of partial eclipse. Quita las gafas solo si es total.

~21:37 GMTEclipse ends ~18:48 GMT

The eclipse runs from about 16:49 to 18:48 GMT, with maximum at around 17:50 and the Sun ~23° above the west-northwest horizon. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 21:37 GMT, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Dónde situarse

Los mejores lugares para observar

Reynisfjara black sand beach

Beach · dramatic

Black sand and sea stacks

Iceland's famous black beach faces open ocean with the Reynisdrangar stacks as a foreground — spectacular and unobstructed.

Dyrhólaey arch

Headland · elevated

Height above the coast

The promontory west of Vík gives elevation and a huge open sea horizon.

Vík church hill

Elevated · village

Classic view over the village

The hillside church looks down over Vík and out to sea.

Sólheimasandur outwash plain

Plain · vast open

Nothing but sky

The black sand plain west of Vík is flat and empty with horizons in every direction.

West toward the centre line

Longer eclipse

Reykjanes

Vík sees a deep partial close to totality; the path centre lies west, over Reykjanes and the sea.

Local astronomy societies and science centres often organise safe public viewing with filtered telescopes — worth checking closer to the date.

Plan your trip

Where to stay near the eclipse

Accommodation around the viewing area for eclipse night (11–13 Aug 2026). Compare hotels and rentals live on the map below.

La previsión meteorológica

¿Estará el cielo despejado?

Iceland in August is frequently overcast and the weather changes fast. The Sun is high, so cloud is the only real enemy.

The deciding factor here is simply whether the sky is clear at the right moment. Check the forecast in the final 48 hours and, if you can, keep the option of moving to a gap in the cloud.

Planifica el día

Tu lista de verificación para el día del eclipse

Certified ISO 12312-2 / CE eclipse glasses — one pair per person
Glasses stay ON for the entire eclipse — there is no safe moment here
A reasonable view west — the Sun is ~23° up, so gaps in cloud are enough
Arrive before 16:49 to catch first contact

Check the cloud forecast in the final 48 hours
Never look through a camera, phone or binoculars without a proper solar filter
Pinhole projection is a safe way for groups to watch together
If you want totality, it is northern Spain — not here

Observa con seguridad

Como quiera que lo veas, hazlo con seguridad

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Preguntas frecuentes sobre el eclipse en Vík í Mýrdal

Will Vík í Mýrdal see a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026?

No. Vík í Mýrdal is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 98.8% of the Sun covered at maximum. It is a striking sight through eclipse glasses, but the corona does not appear and the sky does not go dark. The path of totality crosses northern Spain.

What time is the eclipse in Vík í Mýrdal?

The partial phase begins at about 16:49 GMT and maximum — 98.8% coverage — comes at roughly 17:50 GMT. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 21:37 GMT, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Do I need eclipse glasses in Vík í Mýrdal?

Yes, for the entire eclipse without exception. Because the Sun is never fully covered, there is never a safe moment to look with the naked eye. Even at 98.8% coverage the remaining sliver is dangerously bright. Certified ISO 12312-2 / CE glasses stay on from start to finish.

Where should I watch from in Vík í Mýrdal?

With the Sun about 23° above the horizon at maximum, a break in the cloud matters more than a perfect horizon — though higher, open ground still gives the best view.

Will the weather be clear in Vík í Mýrdal on eclipse day?

Iceland in August is frequently overcast and the weather changes fast. The Sun is high, so cloud is the only real enemy.

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Regiones cercanas desde donde observar

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Fuentes: timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (tiempo) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Los horarios son locales (CEST).