A2178 words1:10News Report American AccentPublished Jul 10, 2026 · Updated Jul 10, 2026

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A total solar eclipse will happen on 12 August 2026.

This is a rare natural phenomenon.

The moon will move in front of the sun.

Some places will become dark for a short time.

This will be the first total eclipse visible from Europe in this century.

The path of totality is the area under the deepest shadow of the moon.

This path will cross the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, and Spain.

People in the path of totality will see the best view of the eclipse.

Many people booked their trips a long time ago.

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But you can still find last-minute holidays to see the eclipse.

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There are trips to Spain, Portugal, and Iceland.

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You should buy special eclipse safety glasses before you go.

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A ferry company called Brittany Ferries has trips to Spain.

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You can take a ferry from Portsmouth in England to Bilbao in Spain.

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Bilbao is directly in the path of totality.

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The ferry arrives on 11 August 2026, so you will be there one day before the eclipse.

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Tickets start from 680 pounds.

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