eclipse_202608_global_720p30.mp4
Summary: This animation illustrates the global path of the Total Solar Eclipse occurring on August 12, 2026, from the Arctic to Europe.
This video provides a global perspective of the Earth during the Total Solar Eclipse of August 12, 2026. It showcases the moon's shadow (umbra and penumbra) as it sweeps across the planet. The narrow red band indicates the path of totality, starting over the Arctic Ocean, traversing northern Greenland, passing near Iceland, and continuing across the Atlantic Ocean before making landfall in Spain, where the eclipse concludes as the sun sets for observers along the path. The animation displays the date, UTC time, central coordinates, duration of the eclipse (totality or partial phase, depending on the segment), and the sun's altitude as the shadow progresses.
Playback guide
1. time: 0:00 label: The video begins with a global view of Earth, showing the daylight and nighttime hemispheres. The moon's penumbral shadow (wider shaded area) and umbral shadow (small dark spot, defining the path of totality in red) are seen approaching the North Pole from the Bering Strait region. The date 'Wednesday, August 12, 2026' and current UTC time (15:36 to 16:01) are displayed in the bottom left corner. 2. time: 0:06 label: The umbral shadow, creating the path of totality, crosses over the Arctic Ocean and approaches the northern part of Greenland. The time advances from 16:06 UTC to 16:56 UTC. 3. time: 0:17 label: The umbra moves rapidly over Greenland. Detailed information for the center of the umbra appears, including its latitude/longitude, the duration of totality (around 1m 45s to 1m 57s), and the sun's altitude. The time advances from 17:01 UTC to 17:41 UTC. 4. time: 0:26 label: The eclipse path crosses the Atlantic Ocean, passing south of Iceland. The 'Duration' display changes to hours (e.g., 2h+), indicating the duration of the partial eclipse for the center point. The time advances from 17:46 UTC to 18:31 UTC. The umbra approaches the coast of Spain. 5. time: 0:36 label: The path of totality makes landfall in Spain, specifically over its northern and central regions. The umbral shadow continues its eastward movement, eventually leaving the Earth's surface as the eclipse ends, with the sun setting for locations along the path. The time advances from 18:36 UTC to 19:56 UTC, marking the conclusion of the event shown.