If you missed out on the total solar eclipse on Monday, there will be more opportunities in the coming years to witness this spectacular celestial event. The next total solar eclipse will be on Aug. 12, 2026, passing mostly over the Arctic Ocean. The path of totality, where the moon completely obscures the sun’s light, will cut through Russia, eastern Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and a small part of Portugal. Following this, on Aug. 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will be visible in Spain and across parts of northern Africa.
After that, the next total solar eclipse is set for March 30, 2033, with totality visible only from Alaska and Russia. On Aug. 23, 2044, the path of totality will pass over Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, parts of Canada, and Greenland. Finally, on Aug. 12, 2045, a total solar eclipse will trace a path across the continental U.S. from coast to coast, similar to the one witnessed this year. The path of totality for the 2045 eclipse will pass through California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Texas, and other states before continuing over the Caribbean and parts of South America.
During a total solar eclipse, the moon covers the face of the sun, temporarily blocking out its light and casting the moon’s shadow on Earth’s surface. The moon can be seen fully obscuring the sun from locations in the center of this shadow. It is a rare and awe-inspiring event that captivates people as they experience daytime turning to night for a brief moment. Whether you missed the recent eclipse or want to witness it again, there will be several more opportunities in the coming years to experience this breathtaking phenomenon firsthand.
