The 2026 solar eclipse took place Wednesday, August 12, with parts of the northern United States getting a chance to see a partial eclipse. Most Americans, however, were outside the eclipse’s viewing zone. The path of totality, where the Moon completely blocks the Sun, crossed Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and parts of Portugal. A partial eclipse was visible across portions of the northern U.S., Canada, Europe and northwestern Africa.

In the United States, only parts of the Northeast, Midwest and Alaska were able to see the Moon partially cover the Sun. The total eclipse was not visible anywhere in the US.

According to the information provided, the partial eclipse was visible across parts of Alaska and the northern United States, stretching from Alaska toward Maine and as far south as northern North Carolina.

Anchorage was among the first major US cities to experience the eclipse, with the Moon covering as much as 28% of the Sun around 8:21 AM local time. Fairbanks later experienced about 35% coverage.

Across the Midwest and Northeast, the amount of coverage was smaller. Detroit experienced about 2% coverage around 1:49 PM Eastern time, while New York City saw about 9% coverage at its peak.

In Maine, Bangor experienced about 23% coverage around 2:05 PM. The partial eclipse was also visible as far south as the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where about 2% of the Sun was covered.

The eclipse began around 11:34 AM ET and reached its maximum point at approximately 1:46 PM ET. Viewing times in Alaska occurred earlier in the day.

The eclipse was also visible partially across several Canadian cities, including Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.

People viewing the partial eclipse were advised to use special eye protection because the Sun was never completely covered, and looking directly at it could cause permanent eye damage.