Eclipse
Total solar eclipse, 12 August 2026
On 12 August 2026 the Moon passes exactly in front of the Sun. Along a narrow track the Sun is covered completely; everywhere else in the shaded area the eclipse is partial.
Afterwards
This eclipse took place on 12 August 2026. The figures on this page are the calculated values for that eclipse.
The next solar eclipse: Annular solar eclipse, 6 February 2027
Key facts
- Maximum
- Type
- Total solar eclipse
- Magnitude
- 1.04
- Obscuration at maximum
- 100%
- Duration at the greatest point
- 2 min 21 s
- Path width
- 304 km
- Point of greatest eclipse
- 65.2° N, 25.3° W
- Sun
- Leo, 20°
Where you can see it
- Partial eclipse visible
- Path of the central shadow (true width)
- Point of greatest eclipse
- Reference places
In your place
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From London: partial solar eclipse, 91% of the Sun covered at maximum.
| Moment | Time | Altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 19° above the horizon | |
| Maximum | 10° above the horizon | |
| Partial eclipse ends | 3° above the horizon |
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Land areas: Natural Earth (public domain). Visibility: calculated with Astronomy Engine on a grid of 2°.
Other eclipses
- Previous solar eclipse: Annular solar eclipse, 17 February 2026
- Next solar eclipse: Annular solar eclipse, 6 February 2027
- Nearest lunar eclipse: Partial lunar eclipse, 28 August 2026