Eclipse Calculator – Solar Eclipses in Washington DC, District of Columbia, U.S.A.
Eclipse visible in Washington DC – Aug 12, 2026 Total Solar Eclipse
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The animation shows approximately what the eclipse looks like in Washington DC (weather permitting).
The total phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Washington DC, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse.
The Moon covers only a small portion of the Sun.
More about the Aug 12, 2026 Total Solar Eclipse
Stages in eclipse
- Partial Eclipse just started
- Partial Eclipse in good progress
- Maximum Eclipse
- Partial Eclipse continues
- Partial Eclipse about to end
Local times for eclipse in Washington DC on Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Click on the Sun/Moon symbols in the column entitled “Looks like” to see what the eclipse looks like during the different phases of the event.
| Event | Time in Washington DC | Direction | Altitude | Looks like | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | Aug 12 at 1:17 PM | 183° | 65.9° | The Moon touches the Sun's edge. | |
| Maximum Eclipse | Aug 12 at 1:53 PM | 204° | 64.2° | Moon is closest to the center. | |
| Partial Eclipse ends | Aug 12 at 2:28 PM | 220° | 60.6° | The Moon leaves the Sun's edge. |
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