Deep Partial EclipseAugust 12, 2026
August 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse — UK Viewing Guide
The UK sees a deep partial — up to ~90% in the Outer Hebrides, ~85% in Scotland, ~80% in London.
The August 12, 2026 eclipse is the deepest partial solar eclipse visible from the United Kingdom since the total eclipse of 1999. Northwest Scotland comes closest to the path — the Outer Hebrides will see roughly 90% of the Sun covered — while the rest of Britain and Ireland sees a very substantial partial.
Local time
About 20:20 BST (UTC+01:00) — early evening, Sun low in the west-northwest.
Max obscuration
88% of the Sun covered
UTC peak
19:20 UTC
Where to watch in United Kingdom
Cities, towns, and viewing spots ordered from best to broadest coverage. Times shown reflect the maximum eclipse for that location.
Viewing tips for United Kingdom
- →At ~80–90% coverage the sky will visibly dim and temperatures may drop — a real, memorable eclipse experience even outside the path.
- →Even at 90% coverage, looking directly at the Sun without ISO-12312-2 filters can permanently damage vision.
- →The next total solar eclipse visible from the UK is September 23, 2090.
Other countries on August 12, 2026
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