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NASA Streams 2026 Eclipse Live Across U.S. and Canada

8/12/2026

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Summary

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August 12, 2026 solar eclipse will be visible as a partial eclipse across United States and Canada.
Deepest coverage occurs in Alaska and Iqaluit, Nunavut, with 37% in Fairbanks and 61% in Iqaluit.
The eclipse runs from 7:34 a.m. AKDT in Alaska to 2:52 p.m. EDT in Maine, peaking at 1:54 p.m. EDT in New York City.
NASA will stream the eclipse live from 1:15 p.m. on NASA+ and other services.

History

Historical Context

The August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse, only the second total eclipse to cross the contiguous United States after the June 8, 1918 event, drew massive public interest. NASA and NOAA used the event to stream live coverage, prompting schools nationwide to expand astronomy programs and shaping funding for future space-mission planning, while a partial eclipse on August 12, 2026 will repeat the outreach boost.

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Story summary

August 12, 2026 solar eclipse will be visible as a partial eclipse across United States and Canada.
Deepest coverage occurs in Alaska and Iqaluit, Nunavut, with 37% in Fairbanks and 61% in Iqaluit.
The eclipse runs from 7:34 a.m. AKDT in Alaska to 2:52 p.m. EDT in Maine, peaking at 1:54 p.m. EDT in New York City.
NASA will stream the eclipse live from 1:15 p.m. on NASA+ and other services.

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