Where to See the August 12th Solar Eclipse Online

View the August 12th total solar eclipse from anywhere — the livestream options are plentiful! On August 12, 2026, millions will witness a total solar eclipse that crosses the north Atlantic and parts of Europe. The path of totality passes over Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and a corner of Portugal. Other parts of Europe and North America will see a partial solar eclipse. If you are in the path of totality or if you will be able to see the partial eclipse, head outside to see it for yourself! (Make sure you bring a good pair of eclipse glasses to protect your eyes.) But if you're not in the path, or if clouds obscure your view, there are plenty of options for viewing this celestial spectacle online. What's more, each broadcast listed here has its own roster of experts speaking about different aspects of the eclipse and the science around it. Peruse your options below. NASA Broadcast European Space Agency's Official Broadcasts: The European Space Agency (ESA) broadcast will also be available on their website, ESA Web TV. Livestream From NASA's SolarSteam and Southern Illinois University See Southern Illinois University's website for schedule and further details. Slooh's Livestream Country-Specific Broadcasts The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0 is offering live views from Spain and Italy. The Royal Observatory Greenwich will see a 90% partial eclipse and is broadcasting it here: A German-language broadcast is also available here: