| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in England, United Kingdom |
| Start of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 6:09 pm BST |
| Start of Totality: | Not visible from England |
| End of Totality: | Not visible from England |
| End of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 8:10 pm BST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in England.
Aug 12, 2026 – Partial Solar Eclipse – England
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon.
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in England Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 6:15 pm | 7:11 pm | 8:05 pm BST | 85 % | |
| Bristol | 6:17 pm | 7:13 pm | 8:07 pm BST | 77 % | |
| Leeds | 6:12 pm | 7:09 pm | 8:03 pm BST | 87 % | |
| Liverpool | 6:13 pm | 7:10 pm | 8:04 pm BST | 81 % | |
| London | 6:17 pm | 7:13 pm | 8:06 pm BST | 80 % | |
| Manchester | 6:13 pm | 7:10 pm | 8:03 pm BST | 89 % | |
| Southampton | 6:18 pm | 7:14 pm | 8:07 pm BST | 81 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in England
| Eclipse Visibility from England | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in England, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in England