Solar Eclipse 2026 in Akureyri, Iceland
Partial August 12, 2026
On August 12, 2026, Akureyri will experience a partial solar eclipse with 97.87% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse occurs at 17:46 local time, with the sun 23° above the horizon toward the WSW. While totality won't be reached here, the partial eclipse will be clearly visible with certified eclipse glasses. At only 23° elevation, an obstacle taller than 424 m within 1 km blocks the eclipsed sun in that direction — use Heliora's 3D sky simulation to check whether mountains, hills, or buildings obstruct the view from your exact spot. All times computed from a precision astronomical engine.
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Unlike generic calculators, Heliora shows a 3D sky simulation from Akureyri with real terrain — see if mountains or buildings block the low sun during the eclipse
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the solar eclipse in Akureyri?
- The partial phase begins at 16:45 local time. Maximum eclipse is at 17:46.
- Will the total eclipse be visible from Akureyri?
- From Akureyri the eclipse will be partial, with 97.87% of the sun's disc obscured.
- Do I need special glasses?
- Yes — you always need ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses to safely observe a partial eclipse.
- How high will the sun be during the eclipse in Akureyri?
- The sun will be at 23° altitude at maximum eclipse, toward the WSW.
- Can terrain block my view of the eclipse in Akureyri?
- At higher sun angles terrain is less likely to block the view, but local obstructions can still matter. Heliora's 3D sky simulation uses real elevation data to show the exact terrain horizon from any point. Drop a pin at your planned viewing spot to check if the sun is clear of obstacles during the eclipse.