Rare Sunset Eclipse On August 12 2026: Astronomical phenomena occurring in the sky always attract people, but the sight of solar eclipse is considered to be the most special among them. When the Moon covers the Sun for some time, daylight suddenly starts feeling like evening. There is a slight drop in the temperature, the sounds of the birds subside and the glowing outer layer around the sun makes for a wonderful sight. Now one such rare sight will be seen on August 12, 2026, which is being called ‘Sunset Eclipse’ i.e. solar eclipse occurring at the time of sunset.
Where will the views of the solar eclipse be seen?
According to NASA, this total solar eclipse will be visible in Greenland, Iceland, Northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain and a small part of Portugal. The special thing is that for the first time after 1999, such a scene of complete solar eclipse will be seen in Europe. It will be even more special for Spain, because a total solar eclipse was last seen in the Iberian Peninsula in 1912.
What is sunset eclipse?
The name ‘Sunset Eclipse’ has been given because this eclipse will be visible at the time of sunset. According to NASA, people in the western parts of the eclipse path will see a partial eclipse even when the sun sets. According to BBC Sky at Night, this event in Spain will take place during the golden hour, when the sun is very close to the horizon. In such a situation, the confluence of eclipse and sunset can create a very attractive scene. Due to the relatively clear horizon in the coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea, the view can be seen better from there.
For how long will you get the experience?
According to NASA, most eclipse viewers will experience totality for less than two minutes. Whereas in Greenland, Russia and some parts of the North Atlantic, this period can last for a maximum of two and a half minutes. Although this time is short, it is being considered no less than a special occasion for lovers of astronomical events.
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Will it be visible in India also?
As far as India is concerned, this rare solar eclipse will not be visible in most parts of the country. India has not been included in the eclipse viewing areas in NASA’s visibility map. Although some eclipse calculation websites claim that about 14 percent of the Sun may be seen covered in the extreme northern areas of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, but this has not been officially confirmed.
How can we see this?
If you ever plan to see a solar eclipse, it is important to take special care of safety. According to experts, looking directly at the sun without protection can cause serious damage to the eyes. To view the eclipse, only special eclipse glasses of ISO 12312-2 standard should be used. Normal sunglasses are not considered safe for this.
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