What is a 'sunset eclipse' that will be visible from Europe on August 12?

A rare total solar eclipse will be visible from mainland Europe on August 12, 2026, in the first such event since 1999. In some places, the eclipse will coincide with sunset, creating a striking "sunset eclipse" effect. Observers may see the Sun shrink into a thin crescent and then disappear near the horizon while still partially covered by the Moon.