A total solar eclipse crossed Iceland on Wednesday 12 August 2026. The path of totality crossed western Iceland, including the Reykjanes peninsula.
Reykjanes lies under the path of totality
Totality was shorter in the larger towns than at the westernmost points of the Westfjords. The duration of totality depends on the exact location.
The path of totality also crossed the Westfjords, Snaefellsnes, West Iceland, and the Greater Reykjavik Area.
Timings on the peninsula
On the Reykjanes peninsula, the partial phase began at about 16:47. This was the start of the partial phase, rather than the start of totality.
Landing at Keflavik Airport on eclipse day
Keflavik Airport lay inside the path of totality. Arriving passengers could watch from the grassy area north of the terminal, near the Thotuhreidur sculpture.
Keflavik Airport asked passengers travelling on eclipse day to plan ahead and allow extra time. Increased traffic was expected on roads and transport routes both before and after the eclipse.
Roads and parking on the peninsula
Traffic management on eclipse day began at 08:00. A significant increase in traffic was expected in certain areas, and road users were asked to be patient and allow extra time.
The road to the Blue Lagoon was closed to civilian traffic for part of eclipse day. Parking on the roadway or on road shoulders was strictly prohibited. Illegally parked vehicles were to be removed at the owner's expense.
Comparing Reykjanes tours
Checking road conditions before you drive
Vegagerdin published the current list of road closures and gathering areas, and road users were directed to it rather than to a fixed list. Check vegagerdin.is for that information.
Current road status for Iceland is shown at road conditions.
Reykjanes in the wider plan
Reykjanes is one of the regions inside the path described in the 2026 eclipse guide.
To compare it with the rest, read where to watch the eclipse, and before setting out read driving on eclipse day.
