| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in Arctic Village, Alaska |
| Begins: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 7:40 am |
| Maximum: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 8:32 am 0.551 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 9:26 am |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 46 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 12, 2026 — Total Solar Eclipse — Arctic Village
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Arctic Village. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (AKDT) for Arctic Village. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 69.6 seconds.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:40:06 am Wed, Aug 12 | Partial Eclipse begins The Moon touches the Sun's edge. |  82° | 13.1° | |
| 8:32:18 am Wed, Aug 12 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the Sun. | 94° | 18.0° | |
| 9:26:26 am Wed, Aug 12 | Partial Eclipse ends The Moon leaves the Sun's edge. | 107° | 22.9° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The total phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Arctic Village, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse.
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Cloud Coverage (Aug 12)
In the past, this day was cloudy 74% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Arctic Village
| Eclipse Visibility From Arctic Village | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24–25, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 17, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 2–3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Arctic Village, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
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