Overview
- The eclipse, on Wednesday, August 12, will carry the moon’s shadow from Greenland and Iceland across the Atlantic to northern Spain and the Balearic Islands where totality will be visible.
- Mallorca has announced wide traffic controls including closures of several Ma‑19 exits, nine official observation points and a secured corridor for emergency services to manage heavy crowds.
- Spain expects about 445,000 extra visitors during eclipse week, and officials warn of full parking, crowded towns and strained local services that make early bookings essential.
- Iceland will see the longest totality at about six minutes and 48 seconds and the roads authority will restrict access to parts of the Westfjords while advising visitors to bring food, water and warm clothing.
- Public agencies stress eye safety for all viewers with certified ISO 12312‑2 eclipse glasses required except for the brief seconds of totality, and parts of Europe such as southwestern Germany will only see a deep partial eclipse of roughly 90 percent coverage.