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2026 Total Solar Eclipse Animation for Hellissandur, Iceland

Watch an interactive simulation of the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse from Hellissandur, Iceland. Maximum eclipse is around approximately 17:46 GMT and totality lasts approximately approximately 2 min 07 s.

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Eclipse typeTotal

Sun obscured100%

Maximum eclipseapproximately 17:46 GMT

Totality lastsapproximately 2 min 07 s

Interactive simulation

Watch the eclipse from Hellissandur

Use play, speed and timeline controls to move through the eclipse. The simulation uses the city-centre coordinates shown below.

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Simulation location

Hellissandur, Iceland

Latitude: 64.916700

Longitude: -23.883300

Eclipse circumstances vary across a city. Use the interactive map on the city guide when you need calculations for an exact viewing point.

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Animation is a planning aid

The simulation shows the eclipse geometry, but cloud, terrain, buildings and the local horizon determine what you can actually see. Read the city guide before choosing a viewing location.

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