Solar eclipse 2026: where, when and how to photograph the unmissable celestial event
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Tomorrow's sky holds something extraordinary. A total solar eclipse sweeps across parts of Europe on August 12th, with totality visible in northern Spain, Portugal, eastern Greenland, and western Iceland.
Iceland's Snæfellsjökull glacier gets the longest view, at just over two minutes, while London will see the sun roughly 91% obscured. Even viewers as far away as Fairbanks, Alaska will catch a partial eclipse.
One photographer who witnessed the 2024 eclipse described it as a "silent, dazzling fury" and a genuine challenge to capture on camera.
If you're hoping to photograph tomorrow's event, experts recommend a telephoto lens for tight solar shots, a proper solar filter to protect both your eyes and your camera sensor, and a tripod to steady your setup during the phases. Solar glasses are absolutely essential.
But perhaps the most important tip? Put the camera down for at least a moment, and simply look up.
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