| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in London Basin, England |
| Begins: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 6:17 pm |
| Maximum: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 7:13 pm 0.927 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 8:06 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 49 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 12, 2026 — Total Solar Eclipse — London Basin
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 0 seconds.
Timings for other events are approximate—they are included here as a rough guide to features that might be observable. The icons show the position of the Moon against the Sun at each stage.
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like near the maximum point. The curvature of the Moon's path is due to the Earth's rotation.
Where to See the Eclipse
Try our new interactive eclipse maps. Zoom in and search for accurate eclipse times and visualizations for any location.
Cloud Coverage (Aug 12)
In the past, this day was cloudy 79% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
249Days 11Hrs 30Mins 54SecsLondon Basin Eclipse Countdown
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in London Basin
| Eclipse Visibility From London Basin | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20–21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 2, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 12, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in London Basin, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
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