Where To View the 2026 Eclipse
Amongst the buzz for the 2024 solar eclipse, travelers have already been gearing up to get a good view of the next alignment event. The total solar eclipse of April 8th was marked with millions of people scrambling to acquire special eclipse glasses, so they could avoid eye damage from viewing the event. The 2024 eclipse passed over North America so people in Mexico, the United States and Canada got great views of it. But not everyone got to view the stunning sight, even though plenty of people prepared to make the most of the eclipse.
So people online are already trying to ensure they have their viewing gear. But eclipse prep has a lot to do with being in an ideal viewing place, especially for the next one. The next eclipse will pass over Europe, according to NASA. The next total solar eclipse will be Europe’s 1st in 27 years. This fact is more than enough for people all over the world to get excited about the event. Plenty of people are planning to travel just to see it. Check out where travelers need to go to see the next total solar eclipse of 2026.
The Next Solar Eclipse
NASA has predicted that there will be another total solar eclipse n August 12th 2026. Eclipse chasers and astronomy fans are encouraged to make an event of the 2026 eclipse. Some people may even need to plan a strategic trip overseas since only a partial eclipse will be visible in some places. Learn more about the destinations that are set to be the ideal places to see the next total solar eclipse.
Greenland
Greenland is a location that allows visa-free tourism for U.S. passport holders. But in general, travelers can visit without a visa. They just need to hold a valid passport that does not expire for at least six months after exiting the country. Travelers can only stay for up to 90 days.
So for the people who got to see the best views of the 2024 eclipse, there is no reason to miss out on the next one. So, this destination is a place that will not be very hard to plan a visit to. The estimated weather during August of 2026 should be around 40 degrees (fahrenheit). Greenland also does not get much sun during this time. This means that travelers visiting Greenland for the eclipse of 2026 should like the cold.
Iceland
Iceland also allows tourism without a visa. Iceland requires that travelers have sufficient funds and have a returning flight ticket. People can stay in Iceland for up to 90 days for either tourism or business reasons.
Near the west end of Iceland is said to be the best place to observe an eclipse. There are sure to be special eclipse tours around the area so travelers should keep a lookout for unique experiences. Iceland has views of another natural phenomenon, the Northern Lights, so travelers may get to see both in one trip.
Spain
Spain is another destination where travelers can freely visit without a visa. Travelers can enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourism or business. The passports of travelers must be valid for at least three months after the predicted travel.
There has even been talk of cruises near Spain. The eclipse will definitely make a welcome addition to the unforgettable coasts of Spain. But if travelers want to be on the beach while they gaze at the stars, they should make sure they are on the northern and southeastern coasts. The chances of a clear sky are the best in northern Spain.
Portugal
Finally, travelers are free to enjoy a tourism visit to Portugal visa free. This is possible due to the Schengen Agreement, which applies to all of the listed eclipse locations. Since the visa free travel is applicable to all of the eclipse viewing locations, a European tour might be ideal.
Things To Know
There will be changes that apply to travelers from the United States to Europe starting 2025. The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will require electronic preauthorization for travel. This will apply to all four of the viewing countries.
