| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in United Kingdom |
| Start of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 5:59 pm BST |
| Start of Totality: | Not visible from United Kingdom |
| End of Totality: | Not visible from United Kingdom |
| 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 the United Kingdom.
Aug 12, 2026 – Partial Solar Eclipse – United Kingdom
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon.
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Countdown until eclipse begins
829Days 13Hrs 36Mins 24SecsUnited Kingdom Eclipse Countdown
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each constituent country.
Constituent countries in the United Kingdom Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Constituent country | Type | Start of Partial | Start of Totality | End of Totality | End of Partial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 6:09 pm BST | --- | --- | 8:10 pm BST | |
| Gibraltar | 7:44 pm CEST | --- | --- | 9:15 pm CEST | |
| Jersey | 6:21 pm BST | --- | --- | 8:10 pm BST | |
| Northern Ireland | 6:09 pm BST | --- | --- | 8:04 pm IST | |
| Scotland | 5:59 pm BST | --- | --- | 8:02 pm BST | |
| Wales | 6:13 pm BST | --- | --- | 8:07 pm BST |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in the United Kingdom 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 % | |
| Cardiff | 6:16 pm | 7:13 pm | 8:07 pm BST | 82 % | |
| Glasgow | 6:08 pm | 7:06 pm | 8:00 pm BST | 85 % | |
| Liverpool | 6:13 pm | 7:10 pm | 8:04 pm BST | 81 % | |
| London | 6:17 pm | 7:13 pm | 8:06 pm BST | 80 % | |
| Southampton | 6:18 pm | 7:14 pm | 8:07 pm BST | 81 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in the United Kingdom
| Eclipse Visibility from the United Kingdom | 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 the United Kingdom, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in the United Kingdom