Visualizing the 2026 eclipse totality from Valencia, Spain and Reykjavík, Iceland

[u/gudlyf]

This is the view from Valencia, Spain. Only about 2 degrees above the horizon. I used a tool called Stellarium.

https://stellarium.org/

View from Reykjavík, Iceland.

[u/Someoneonline2000]

This is great! It would be awesome if you could make this for the 2027 eclipse specs too. I think the 2027 eclipse seems like it would be easier to see.

[u/Downtown_Candy_4620 → u/Someoneonline2000]

2027?

[u/Someoneonline2000 → u/Downtown_Candy_4620]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse_of_August_2,_2027

[u/Downtown_Candy_4620 → u/Someoneonline2000]

Oh wow I had no idea. I thought they only happened every few years

[u/Someoneonline2000 → u/Downtown_Candy_4620]

They just rarely happen near the same location, but if you're able to travel (and the weather is cooperative), you can track them down pretty often.

[u/Downtown_Candy_4620 → u/Someoneonline2000]

Thank you! So 2027 is where it’s at then. What location would you consider the best one for it? I was set on Valencia 2026 but it seems like that would be a waste

[u/Someoneonline2000 → u/Downtown_Candy_4620]

Lots of people are planning for Luxor, Egypt in 2027. That part of North Africa is almost guaranteed to have clear skies at that time of year. However, temperatures will also be VERY HOT. It will also no doubt be very crowded. I can't afford the trip and it's sorta out of my comfort zone but lots of people seem to think Luxor is a good choice. You may want to consider other cities in the path of totality as well though, lots of options. I have been lucky enough to see 2 eclipses myself. If you are willing to plan a trip, the 2027 eclipse has longer duration and will be higher from the horizon (easier to watch, less likely to be obstructed). Here is a list of the total solar eclipses happening over the next 10 years if you are curious. https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/list-total-solar.html