DiscoverSimon Calder's Independent Travel PodcastAugust 12th - Look ahead a year from now to the skies over Europe
August 12th - Look ahead a year from now to the skies over Europe

August 12th - Look ahead a year from now to the skies over Europe

Update: 2025-08-12
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One year from now, on 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse will sweep across the surface of the earth, from the Arctic across Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. The astronomical event, at the height of the tourist season, could provide an outstanding experience for millions. But the astronomer Dr John Mason, who has been leading eclipse trips for decades, says you need to be careful with your choice of location.


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August 12th - Look ahead a year from now to the skies over Europe

August 12th - Look ahead a year from now to the skies over Europe