Total Solar Eclipse Today: How to Watch in Spain and Other Countries

A total solar eclipse is set to captivate observers on August 12, with its path crossing Greenland, Iceland, the North Atlantic, northern Russia, Spain, and a portion of northwest Portugal. Millions more across Canada, the northern United States, Europe, and northwest Africa will witness a partial eclipse. The astronomical event begins at 15:34 and concludes at 19:58, with the total phase occurring between 16:57 and 18:33. However, the period of totality is brief, lasting less than two minutes for most. Those near the central path, particularly in Greenland, the North Atlantic, and northern Russia, will experience an extended totality of up to two and a half minutes. In Spain and northwest Portugal, the full darkness will occur shortly before sunset. The timing varies globally due to Earth's rotation and the moon's shadow path. While the eclipse will not be visible in Argentina, interested individuals can follow the event through live broadcasts provided by NASA and various astronomical observatories.