Partial EclipseAugust 12, 2026
Total Solar Eclipse in Russia — August 12, 2026
Northwestern Russia experiences a deep partial eclipse; the umbra passes north of the mainland over the Arctic Ocean before Iceland.
The umbra of the August 12, 2026 eclipse passes over the Arctic just north of Franz Josef Land before reaching Greenland and Iceland. Northwestern Russian territory — Murmansk, Arkhangelsk, and the Kola Peninsula — will see a very deep partial eclipse, with the Sun heavily crescent-shaped.
Local time
About 20:20 local time in Murmansk (MSK, UTC+03:00).
Max obscuration
95% of the Sun covered
UTC peak
17:20 UTC
Where to watch in Russia
Cities, towns, and viewing spots ordered from best to broadest coverage. Times shown reflect the maximum eclipse for that location.
Viewing tips for Russia
- →Only certified solar filters are safe — no partial phase is safe to view unfiltered, no matter how deep.
- →Northwestern and Arctic Russia get the deepest partial phases; the further south you go, the smaller the bite.
- →White Sea and Barents Sea coastal viewpoints give the best clear-sky odds in August.
Other countries on August 12, 2026
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