Solar eclipse in Norðurþing
Wednesday, 12 August 2026 · Norðurþing, Northeast Iceland, Iceland
On 12 August 2026 the eclipse will be partial in Norðurþing: the Moon will cover up to 97.4% of the solar disc. Totality is not reached here.
Eclipse data for Norðurþing
Partial eclipse
97.4% of the Sun covered at maximum
- Partial phase begins
- 16:45
- Maximum eclipse
- 17:46
- Eclipse ends
- 18:44
- Sun’s altitude at maximum
- 22.4°
All times in Icelandic local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik, UTC+0 all year, no daylight saving).
Timeline of the afternoon in Norðurþing
- Partial phase begins: 16:45
- Maximum: 17:46
- Eclipse ends: 18:44
What you will see in Norðurþing
At 16:45, the Moon will start to bite into the solar disc in Norðurþing. At maximum, at 17:46, it will cover 97.4% of the Sun: the daylight will fade noticeably, taking on a flat, cold tone.
Even so, 97.4% is not totality: without 100% there is no corona and no darkness. The nearest totality is about 231 km away, in Reykhólar (Reykhólahreppur), with 0m 45s of totality.
The Sun will be comfortably above the horizon: at maximum it sits at about 22.4° 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).
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Where is the nearest totality?
The nearest locality inside the path of totality (straight-line distance, our own computation):
- Reykhólar (Reykhólahreppur) — 0m 45s of totality, about 231 km away.
Settlements near Norðurþing
The 6 closest settlements in the dataset, by straight-line distance from Norðurþing's own coordinates (road distances in Iceland are considerably longer). Useful if the forecast sends you a few kilometres up the road on the morning of the eclipse:
- Laugar — 36 km · 97.5% partial at 17:46
- Grenivík — 39 km · 98% partial at 17:46
- Hjalteyri — 45 km · 98% partial at 17:46
- Litli-Árskógssandur — 47 km · 98.1% partial at 17:46
- Svalbarðseyri — 47 km · 97.9% partial at 17:46
- Hrísey — 48 km · 98.1% partial at 17:46
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 Norðurþing
What time is the solar eclipse in Norðurþing?
On Wednesday, 12 August 2026. In Norðurþing, the partial phase begins at 16:45, maximum comes at 17:46 and the eclipse ends at 18:44 (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 Norðurþing?
No. In Norðurþing it will be partial: the Moon will cover at most 97.4% of the solar disc, at 17:46. The nearest totality is in Reykhólar (Reykhólahreppur), about 231 km away in a straight line.
How long does the eclipse last in Norðurþing?
The whole event, from the moment the Moon starts covering the Sun, lasts about 1 h 58 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 Norðurþing?
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.