When will the solar eclipse occur in Reykjanesbær?

In Reykjanesbær, the eclipse begins at 15:32:46 GMT (C1), reaches maximum at 17:50:00 GMT, and ends at 20:07:13 GMT (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.

Will Reykjanesbær be in the path of totality?

Yes. Reykjanesbær lies in the path of totality for the 12 August 2026 solar eclipse, with 274m 26s of total darkness.

What percentage of the sun will be covered in Reykjanesbær?

At maximum eclipse, 100.0% of the sun will be covered as seen from Reykjanesbær.

Solar Eclipse in Reykjanesbær — Path of Totality

Where to watch

Visibility Map — Reykjanesbær

The path of totality crosses Iceland. See the shadow track and totality corridor. Click anywhere on the map to see how the eclipse appears from that location.

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Timeline

Contact Times

Reykjanesbær · 12 August 2026

C1 — Partial begins15:32:46 GMT

C2 — Totality begins15:32:46 GMT

Maximum eclipse17:50:00 GMT

C3 — Totality ends20:07:13 GMT

C4 — Partial ends20:07:13 GMT

Live simulation

Eclipse in motion

Watch the Moon cross the Sun from C1 to C4. Play at speed or scrub through the timeline — during the actual eclipse it tracks live.

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During eclipse

Normal sky

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What you'll experience

Sky Simulation

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

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Sky darkness

−4°C

Temp. drop

2,900 km/h

Moon speed

🌑 Simulated at totality peak

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Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in Reykjanesbær?: In Reykjanesbær, the eclipse begins at 15:32:46 GMT (C1), reaches maximum at 17:50:00 GMT, and ends at 20:07:13 GMT (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.
Will Reykjanesbær be in the path of totality?: Yes. Reykjanesbær lies in the path of totality for the 12 August 2026 solar eclipse, with 274m 26s of total darkness.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Reykjanesbær?: At maximum eclipse, 100.0% of the sun will be covered as seen from Reykjanesbær.

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