Solar eclipse in Suðureyri
Wednesday, 12 August 2026 · Ísafjarðarbær, Iceland
On 12 August 2026 the eclipse will be total in Suðureyri: the Moon will cover the Sun completely for 1m 50s.
Eclipse data for Suðureyri
Total eclipse
1m 50s of totality (100% obscuration)
- Partial phase begins
- 16:43
- Maximum eclipse
- 17:44
- Eclipse ends
- 18:43
- Sun’s altitude at maximum
- 24.9°
All times in Icelandic local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik, UTC+0 all year, no daylight saving).
Timeline of the afternoon in Suðureyri
- Partial phase begins: 16:43
- Maximum: 17:44
- Eclipse ends: 18:43
- Totality: 17:44–17:46 (1m 50s)
What you will see in Suðureyri
At 16:43, the Moon will touch the edge of the solar disc and the partial phase will begin in Suðureyri. Over the following stretch of the afternoon the bite will keep growing — always watched through certified eclipse glasses — and in the final minutes the light will noticeably dim.
Around 17:44, Baily's beads and the diamond ring will arrive: the last ray of sunlight blazing on the Moon's edge. Right after comes totality: for 1m 50s, the solar corona will appear around the black disc of the Moon and the sky will darken as in late twilight.
Around 17:46, a second diamond ring will mark the end of totality: at that instant glasses must go back on immediately. The waning partial phase will then run until it ends at 18:43.
The Sun will be comfortably above the horizon: during totality it sits at about 24.9° 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 Suðureyri
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. Only inside the path of totality, and only during the seconds when the Sun is completely covered, can you look with the naked eye; the moment the first ray of sunlight reappears, glasses go back on immediately.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Suðureyri
What time is the solar eclipse in Suðureyri?
On Wednesday, 12 August 2026. In Suðureyri, the partial phase begins at 16:43, maximum comes at 17:44 and the eclipse ends at 18:43 (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 Suðureyri?
Yes. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for 1m 50s, with maximum at 17:44. Suðureyri is one of 58 Iceland localities in our dataset that lie inside the path of totality.
How long does the eclipse last in Suðureyri?
Totality lasts 1m 50s; the whole event, from the moment the Moon starts covering the Sun, lasts about 2 h 1 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 Suðureyri?
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.