When will the solar eclipse occur in Akureyri?

In Akureyri, the eclipse begins at 15:36:02 GMT (C1), reaches maximum at 17:46:00 GMT, and ends at 19:55:57 GMT (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.

Will Akureyri be in the path of totality?

No. Akureyri will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 97.7% of the sun covered at maximum.

At maximum eclipse, 97.7% of the sun will be covered as seen from Akureyri.

Where to watch

Iceland will see a partial solar eclipse. Click anywhere on the map to see the occultation percentage at that location.

Timeline

Akureyri · 12 August 2026

C1 — Partial begins15:36:02 GMT

Maximum eclipse17:46:00 GMT

C4 — Partial ends19:55:57 GMT

Live simulation

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During eclipse

Normal sky

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What you'll experience

Drag the slider to compare the sky before and during totality. At peak, stars appear at midday and the horizon glows in all directions.

≈ Dusk

Sky darkness

−4°C

Temp. drop

2,900 km/h

Moon speed

🌑 Simulated at totality peak

Iceland

When will the solar eclipse occur in Akureyri?: In Akureyri, the eclipse begins at 15:36:02 GMT (C1), reaches maximum at 17:46:00 GMT, and ends at 19:55:57 GMT (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.
Will Akureyri be in the path of totality?: No. Akureyri will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 97.7% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Akureyri?: At maximum eclipse, 97.7% of the sun will be covered as seen from Akureyri.

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