Solar eclipse in Eyrarbakki
Wednesday, 12 August 2026 · Sveitarfélagið Árborg, Iceland
On 12 August 2026 the eclipse will be partial in Eyrarbakki: the Moon will cover up to 99.9% of the solar disc. Totality is not reached here.
Eclipse data for Eyrarbakki
Partial eclipse
99.9% of the Sun covered at maximum
- Partial phase begins
- 16:48
- Maximum eclipse
- 17:49
- Eclipse ends
- 18:48
- Sun’s altitude at maximum
- 24.2°
All times in Icelandic local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik, UTC+0 all year, no daylight saving).
Timeline of the afternoon in Eyrarbakki
- Partial phase begins: 16:48
- Maximum: 17:49
- Eclipse ends: 18:48
What you will see in Eyrarbakki
At 16:48, the Moon will start to bite into the solar disc in Eyrarbakki. At maximum, at 17:49, it will cover 99.9% of the Sun: the daylight will fade noticeably, taking on a flat, cold tone.
Even so, 99.9% is not totality: without 100% there is no corona and no darkness. The nearest totality is about 40 km away, in Mosfellsbær (Mosfellsbær), with 0m 33s of totality.
The Sun will be comfortably above the horizon: at maximum it sits at about 24.2° altitude, so — unlike at a sunset eclipse — no particular horizon is needed, just an unobstructed view of the sky.
Icelandic weather in August is famously changeable and this page cannot predict it: check the official forecast from the Icelandic Meteorological Office (en.vedur.is) in the days before, and have a backup viewing spot in mind.
Circumstances computed for the coordinates of each Iceland locality with JPL DE440s ephemerides. All times are Icelandic local time (UTC+0, no daylight saving).
Share the data for Eyrarbakki
Where is the nearest totality?
The nearest locality inside the path of totality (straight-line distance, our own computation):
- Mosfellsbær (Mosfellsbær) — 0m 33s of totality, about 40 km away.
Look at the Sun only through certified eclipse glasses
During every partial phase you must use eclipse glasses that carry the EN ISO 12312-2:2015 marking printed on the frame — regular sunglasses are never safe for this.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Eyrarbakki
What time is the solar eclipse in Eyrarbakki?
On Wednesday, 12 August 2026. In Eyrarbakki, the partial phase begins at 16:48, maximum comes at 17:49 and the eclipse ends at 18:48 (Icelandic local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik, UTC+0 all year, no daylight saving)). Our own computation for this locality's coordinates (JPL DE440s ephemerides).
Will the 12 August 2026 eclipse be total in Eyrarbakki?
No. In Eyrarbakki it will be partial: the Moon will cover at most 99.9% of the solar disc, at 17:49. The nearest totality is in Mosfellsbær (Mosfellsbær), about 40 km away in a straight line.
How long does the eclipse last in Eyrarbakki?
The whole event, from the moment the Moon starts covering the Sun, lasts about 2 h 0 min.
Which glasses do I need to watch the eclipse?
Eclipse glasses with the EN ISO 12312-2:2015 standard printed on the frame. Sunglasses, no matter how dark, are never safe for looking at the Sun.
Where do I check the forecast for Eyrarbakki?
The Icelandic Meteorological Office publishes the official forecast at en.vedur.is; check it in the final days and keep a backup spot in mind, since eclipse-day cloud cover cannot be predicted this far in advance.