Total solar eclipse in Iceland.
- A total solar eclipse occurred over western Iceland on Wednesday
- Heavy cloud cover prevented many from viewing the eclipse
- Darkness was observed in Keflavik, located 50 km from Reykjavik
A total solar eclipse plunged western Iceland into darkness on Wednesday, though heavy cloud cover blocked thousands of curious onlookers from seeing the sun disappear behind the moon, according to an AFP journalist.
The eclipse as seen from Iceland.
— Kosher (@koshercockney) August 12, 2026
Just sensational. pic.twitter.com/qfKoVliBoF
Total darkness swept over Keflavik, some 50 kilometres (30 miles) southwest of the capital Reykjavik, at 5:47 pm (1747 GMT).
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