EclipseFan: An Open-Source Interactive Map for the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse
Open-source interactive map for the Aug 12 total solar eclipse
EclipseFan is a free, open-source web app that provides an interactive map for the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse, visible over Europe. It combines NASA eclipse data with real-time weather forecasts, cloud cover predictions, and 3D terrain shadows to help observers plan their viewing. Users can explore the eclipse path, simulate the event at any location, and access detailed timings for contacts C1–C4, all in a user-friendly interface.
The darkest areas mark the longest durations.
- glimshe
Very cool! Just remember the one truth about solar eclipses: total or nothing.
While I don't want to dismiss partial eclipses entirely, please don't think that partial eclipses are "almost the same" as total eclipses. One is a curiosity, the other is a memorable life event.
- franch
I suggest this one: https://eclipsemap.xyz
- alkyon
In Spain it's a trio of consecutive eclipses from 2026 to 2028 (the last one annular). To view the second one I don't even need travel anywhere.
Will be in Saragossa on Wednesday and gonna use Canon binos with image stabilization, the partial phase with filter and then some precious seconds without (a scary moment, I'll rely on an alarm to prevent my eyes to get damaged when the totality is over). Some people generally advised to skip any instruments and just enjoy it with your own eyes for the first time, but I'm too curious about corona details to let this opportunity pass.
- frankensteins
Very detailed site. It said open source. where is the source?
- clbrmbr
Whoah, so cool how the map shows the shadow of mountains at that late time in the day. Geneva and the Jura look awesome.