{"id":63686,"date":"2026-08-05T05:30:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T05:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/?guid=b0d31296b866c2ce62decbea592364bf"},"modified":"2026-08-10T10:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T10:13:14","slug":"total-solar-eclipse-aug-12-2026-live-updates-1-week-to-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/2026\/08\/05\/total-solar-eclipse-aug-12-2026-live-updates-1-week-to-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Total solar eclipse Aug. 12, 2026 live updates \u2014 2 days to totality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n                            \n                            <article>\n                                <div class=\"live-content\"><p>On Aug. 12, 2026, Europe will experience its first total solar eclipse since 1999, as the moon's shadow sweeps across Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain and the Balearic Islands. <\/p><p>Along the narrow path of totality, day will briefly turn to twilight as the moon completely covers the sun, revealing its elusive outer atmosphere \u2014 the corona. Meanwhile, millions more skywatchers across much of Europe, as well as parts of northeastern United States and eastern Canada, will witness a partial solar eclipse as the moon appears to take a bite out of the sun. <\/p><h2 id=\"live-reporting-from-the-path-of-totality\">Live reporting from the path of totality<\/h2><p>We'll be following the eclipse from two locations along the path of totality.<\/p><p>Our skywatching editor Daisy Dobrijevic is currently aboard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhx.com\/en-gb\/\"><u>HX Expeditions<\/u><\/a>' MS Spitsbergen exploring Greenland's dramatic coast. She'll be aiming to witness totality from Scoresby Sund, the world's largest and longest fjord system. Dobrijevic is hoping for more eclipse luck than last time, when unfortunately,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/total-solar-eclipse-2024-totality-bust-first-person-account\"> <u>totality was a total bust<\/u><\/a>, but not for the reason you may think.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, our skywatching writer Anthony Wood is joining the DEB initiative in Valoria la Buena, Spain, where the eclipsed sun will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/stargazing\/solar-eclipses\/spains-total-solar-eclipse-2026-comes-with-a-catch-heres-how-to-avoid-ruining-your-view\"><u>hang low<\/u><\/a> above the western horizon shortly before sunset. It will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/stargazing\/solar-eclipses\/after-a-lifetime-of-waiting-ill-finally-witness-a-total-solar-eclipse-next-month-on-aug-12\"><u>Wood's first-ever total solar eclipse<\/u><\/a>. <\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/total-solar-eclipse-2026-a-complete-guide\"><u>Complete guide<\/u><\/a> <strong>|<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/sun-observing-safety-guide\"><u>Solar viewing tips<\/u><\/a> <strong>|<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/15584-solar-eclipses.html\"><u>What is a solar eclipse?<\/u><\/a><\/p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/players\/XpGTry1m.html\" id=\"XpGTry1m\" title=\"Total Solar Eclipse 2026: Where will it be visible? \u2013 See NASA Animations\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"auto\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><div class=\"live-content\"><h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-one-week-until-the-total-solar-eclipse-2026-the-countdown-has-begun-are-you-ready\"><span>One week until the total solar eclipse 2026: The countdown has begun... are you ready?<\/span><\/h3><figure class=\"van-image-figure  inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1628px;\"><p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.27%;\"><img id=\"3Ps3XQsEyxauxjyudY7dxi\" name=\"GettyImages-2144465382\" alt=\"The moon's silhouette is visible in front of a fully eclipsed sun in a black sky, with the sun's white atmosphere creating a halo around the lunar disk.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Ps3XQsEyxauxjyudY7dxi.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1628\" height=\"916\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"inline\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The countdown has begun! The total solar eclipse 2026 will occur on Aug. 12. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Photo by Erin Clark\/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>In just one week, millions of people across Greenland, Iceland and Spain will witness one of nature's greatest spectacles as the moon completely covers the sun. <\/p><p>Our team will be following the eclipse from two incredible locations, aboard an expedition ship in East Greenland with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhx.com\/en-gb\/\"><u>HX Expeditions<\/u><\/a> and from northern Spain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/stargazing\/solar-eclipses\/when-a-total-solar-eclipse-darkens-the-sky-on-aug-12-these-citizen-scientists-will-be-watching\"><u>with the DEB initiative<\/u><\/a><u>,<\/u> bringing you live updates throughout the lead-up to the eclipse and on the day itself <\/p><p><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/stargazing\/solar-eclipses\/1-week-to-go-until-a-dramatic-total-solar-eclipse-darkens-the-skies-over-spain-iceland-and-greenland\"><u>1 week to go until a dramatic total solar eclipse darkens the skies over Spain, Iceland and Greenland<\/u><\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"live-content\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-05T17:08:34+00:00\">August 5, 2026 \u2013 1:08 PM<\/time><h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-last-call-for-eclipse-glasses\"><span>Last call for eclipse glasses!<\/span><\/h3><figure class=\"van-image-figure  inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2121px;\"><p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img id=\"ZRobUvrquceymTStKgUruF\" name=\"GettyImages-671673766.jpg\" alt=\"Get your solar eclipse glasses early; they always sell out before an eclipse.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZRobUvrquceymTStKgUruF.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1193\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"inline\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Eclipse glasses must be worn whenever the sun's disk is visible. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: LeoPatrizi \/ Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>If you're planning on viewing the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse then you'll need to get hold of a pair of quality eclipse glasses. Be sure to get a pair from a reputable dealer that conforms to the all important <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/36941-solar-eclipse-eye-protection-guide.html\"><u>ISO 123-12 - 2<\/u><\/a> certification and never use an old pair if they appear scratched or damaged in any way!<\/p><p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/stargazing\/skywatching-kit\/heading-to-europe-or-the-u-k-for-the-aug-12-solar-eclipse-best-eclipse-glasses-to-buy-before-you-leave-or-after-you-arrive\"><u>Heading to Europe or the U.K. for the Aug. 12 solar eclipse? Best eclipse glasses to buy before you leave \u2014 or after you arrive<\/u><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"live-content\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-06T09:03:49+00:00\">August 6, 2026 \u2013 5:03 AM<\/time><h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-where-will-the-eclipse-be-visible\"><span>Where will the eclipse be visible?<\/span><\/h3><figure class=\"van-image-figure  inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2560px;\"><p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img id=\"5A5caGrAqgpxqtpLBs6vTK\" name=\"Untitled design - 2026-06-29T114248.169\" alt=\"composite graphic image showing a location marker with a total solar eclipse image inside it, situated on top of a background showing earth viewed from space.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5A5caGrAqgpxqtpLBs6vTK.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"inline\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Find out where you can experience totality on Aug. 12, 2026. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Created in Canva Pro)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Not everyone will experience totality on Aug. 12. <\/p><p>Some places will see the moon completely cover the sun, while others will experience a partial solar eclipse and for some\u2026 no eclipse at all. Womp womp. <\/p><p>Wondering what you'll see from your location? Find out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/stargazing\/solar-eclipses\/where-will-the-total-solar-eclipse-2026-be-visible-from\"><u>where the eclipse will be visible<\/u><\/a><\/p><p>Also worth downloading before the big day: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/stargazing\/solar-eclipses\/plan-your-perfect-2026-total-solar-eclipse-experience-with-these-smartphone-apps\"><u>The best apps for following the eclipse<\/u><\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"live-content\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-07T08:39:59+00:00\">August 7, 2026 \u2013 4:39 AM<\/time><h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-do-clouds-ruin-a-total-solar-eclipse\"><span>Do clouds ruin a total solar eclipse?<\/span><\/h3><figure class=\"van-image-figure  inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3736px;\"><p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.24%;\"><img id=\"riivz6ATircntytE9j9raB\" name=\"GettyImages-2141954801\" alt=\"A solar eclipse is seen through the clouds on April 8, 2024 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/riivz6ATircntytE9j9raB.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3736\" height=\"2101\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"inline\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Clouds won't necessarily sour your eclipse expedition. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Vaughn Ridley\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>One of the biggest worries before any eclipse is weather. <\/p><p>While a perfectly blue sky is ideal, you don't necessarily need one to enjoy the experience. Even under thin clouds, many of the most dramatic effects of totality can still be visible. <\/p><p><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/stargazing\/solar-eclipses\/why-you-dont-need-a-perfectly-clear-sky-to-enjoy-the-total-solar-eclipse-on-aug-12\"><u>Here's why cloud cover doesn't always mean an eclipse is ruined<\/u><\/a>. <\/p><\/div><div class=\"live-content\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-08T09:34:06+00:00\">August 8, 2026 \u2013 5:34 AM<\/time><h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-have-you-sorted-your-eclipse-glasses-yet\"><span>Have you sorted your eclipse glasses yet? <\/span><\/h3><figure class=\"van-image-figure  inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1920px;\"><p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img id=\"DVojeagcQJ2xximGLdqFs\" name=\"GettyImages-2288347003 Cropped\" alt=\"A pair of eclipse glasses are held up close to the sun, which shines in a blue sky.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DVojeagcQJ2xximGLdqFs.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"inline\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Sunglasses are vital to safely view the partial stages of a solar eclipse. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Photo by Gabriel BOUYS \/ AFP via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>If you'll be looking at any part of the partial eclipse, you'll need proper eye protection. Never look directly at the sun without certified eye protection. <\/p><p>Don't have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/36941-solar-eclipse-eye-protection-guide.html\"><u>eclipse glasses<\/u><\/a>? You can still safely enjoy the eclipse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/view-total-solar-eclipse-2024-items-around-the-home\"><u>using simple projection methods with everyday household objects<\/u><\/a>. <\/p><p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/sun-observing-safety-guide\"><u>how to view the sun safely<\/u><\/a> and what to look for guide for more solar viewing inspiration. <\/p><\/div><div class=\"live-content\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-09T09:29:49+00:00\">August 9, 2026 \u2013 5:29 AM<\/time><h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-what-actually-happens-during-a-total-solar-eclipse\"><span>What actually happens during a total solar eclipse?<\/span><\/h3><figure class=\"van-image-figure  inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1920px;\"><p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img id=\"zsidBQaxE89FHmkUZKjke5\" name=\"GettyImages-1134056977 (1)\" alt=\"A composite image of 5 sun\/moon conjunctions showing the stages of a total solar eclipse arrayed in a diagonal line in a dark sky, with the point of maximum eclipse in the middle.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zsidBQaxE89FHmkUZKjke5.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"inline\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">A composite image revealing the beauty of each stage surrounding totality. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Photo by: Alan Dyer\/VW Pics\/UIG via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Totality lasts only a few minutes, but a lot is happening before, during and after. <\/p><p>From first contact and the dramatic diamond ring effect to the appearance of the sun's corona, each stage offers something unique. <\/p><p><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/stargazing\/solar-eclipses\/heres-what-to-expect-from-5-stages-of-the-total-solar-eclipse-2026\"><u>What to expect at each stage of the total solar eclipse 2026<\/u><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"live-content\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-09T14:28:38+00:00\">August 9, 2026 \u2013 10:28 AM<\/time><h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-the-citizen-scientists-keeping-an-eye-on-the-aug-12-total-solar-eclipse\"><span>The citizen scientists keeping an eye on the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse<\/span><\/h3><figure class=\"van-image-figure  inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:5400px;\"><p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\"><img id=\"YTTh3Ti8CaVFe2oyZ4ybNK\" name=\"GettyImages-1134057045\" alt=\"A composite image showing totality as the lunar disk hides the face of the sun. Images are stacked diagonally either side showing the moon and sun just before and after totality.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YTTh3Ti8CaVFe2oyZ4ybNK.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"5400\" height=\"3038\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"inline\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Two teams of Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast volunteers with observe totality on Aug. 12. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Photo by: Alan Dyer\/VW Pics\/UIG via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Countless eyes will be watching the moon's silhouette swallow the light of our parent star during the climactic phase of totality on Aug. 12. <\/p><p>Among them will be volunteers from the Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast Initiative \u2014 a passion-driven volunteer network  of solar observers led by professional astronomers from the Southern Illinois University Carbondale and part funded by NASA. <\/p><p>Discover more on their efforts to capture valuable data on the sun's atmosphere while bringing the public closer to the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse below.<\/p><p><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/stargazing\/solar-eclipses\/when-a-total-solar-eclipse-darkens-the-sky-on-aug-12-these-citizen-scientists-will-be-watching\"><u>When a total solar eclipse darkens the sky on Aug. 12, these citizen scientists will be watching<\/u><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"live-content\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-10T09:31:15+00:00\">August 10, 2026 \u2013 5:31 AM<\/time><h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-just-2-days-to-go-what-time-should-you-look-up\"><span>Just 2 days to go! What time should you look up?<\/span><\/h2><figure class=\"van-image-figure  inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1920px;\"><p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img id=\"egbs7hkLtHDQMkXKsWqWxa\" name=\"Untitled design - 2026-06-17T113707.326\" alt=\"total solar eclipse phases with a clock graphic covering the center image of totality to convey the what time is the solar eclipse theme of the article.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/egbs7hkLtHDQMkXKsWqWxa.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"inline\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The eclipse doesn't happen at the same time everywhere. Knowing exactly when the partial eclipse begins and when totality occurs is the most important part of planning your day. <strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/stargazing\/solar-eclipses\/what-time-is-the-total-solar-eclipse-on-aug-12-2026\">What time is the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026?<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Created in Canva Pro)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"live-content\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-10T09:35:41+00:00\">August 10, 2026 \u2013 5:35 AM<\/time><h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-could-the-northern-lights-appear-during-the-eclipse\"><span>Could the northern lights appear during the eclipse?<\/span><\/h3><figure class=\"van-image-figure  inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img id=\"hayRYnY5y7emNzdxerQBZb\" name=\"pic (1)\" alt=\"two panel image on the left is a total solar eclipse with the corona glowing like a while halo around the moon on the right is a beautiful green auroral corona - whereby it appears overhead and looks like it is reaching down toward the observer.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hayRYnY5y7emNzdxerQBZb.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"inline\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Could we see the northern lights during totality? <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Left: Canva Pro. Right: Daisy Dobrijevic)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>It's one of the questions we've seen pop up a fair bit ahead of Aug. 12. <\/p><p>For observers above the Arctic Circle, since totality briefly turns day into twilight, could they also see the northern lights? <\/p><p>Well, you'd have to be incredibly lucky, but it is not impossible. <\/p><p><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/stargazing\/auroras\/could-the-northern-lights-be-visible-during-the-total-solar-eclipse-on-aug-12-maybe?hasComeFromProof=true\">Could the northern lights be visible during the total solar eclipse 2026?<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"live-content\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-10T09:45:55+00:00\">August 10, 2026 \u2013 5:45 AM<\/time><h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-greetings-from-east-greenland-weather-prospects-are-not-looking-promising-for-eclipse-day\"><span>Greetings from East Greenland - Weather prospects are not looking promising for eclipse day<\/span><\/h3><figure class=\"van-image-figure  inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1920px;\"><p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img id=\"JpqxxaLVvVT4Mhr6Y6uq2m\" name=\"IMG_0217\" alt=\"a cup of coffee in the foreground and then a large body of water and distant mountains\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:271,l:0,cw:1920,ch:1080,q:80\/JpqxxaLVvVT4Mhr6Y6uq2m.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"inline\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">If only we could bring this good weather with us for eclipse day. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Daisy Dobrijevic\/Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Good morning space fans! What a beautiful start to the day here in East Greenland. If only we could bring this good weather with us on Wednesday. The current forecast is not looking good, so we will make a decision later today on where to head for our best chance of some clear skies on eclipse day. Despite the far from ideal weather forecast, spirits are still high on HX Expeditions' MS Spitsbergen as we all soak in the jaw-dropping Greenlandic scenery. -- Daisy Dobrijevic<\/p><\/div>\n                                                            <\/article>\n                            \n                        ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Follow our live coverage of the total solar eclipse 2026 as we count down to eclipse day with the latest news, expert insight and updates before bringing you live reports from Greenland and Spain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":591,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2923,3051,2794],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-63686","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-eclipses","category-solar-eclipses","category-stargazing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63686"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/591"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63686"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63686\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63945,"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63686\/revisions\/63945"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63686"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63686"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63686"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}