# Total Solar Eclipse Aug 12 2026

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**Created:** [February 1, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/total-solar-eclipse-aug-12-2026/1027280 "2026-02-01T19:49:01Z")\
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Just checked in for a flight to Mallorca. Rental car is also booked so we can find a good viewing spot on the NW coast or ideally up in the mountains. Weather forecast for Wednesday seems fine.

I’ve read that there might be some “special effects” if the sun sets still mostly eclipsed; let’s see what’s coming to us.

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