| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Connecticut, United States |
| Start of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 1:02 pm EDT |
| Start of Totality: | Not visible from Connecticut |
| End of Totality: | Not visible from Connecticut |
| End of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 2:44 pm EDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Connecticut.
Aug 12, 2026 – Partial Solar Eclipse – Connecticut
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon.
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Countdown until eclipse begins
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Connecticut Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 1:05 pm | 1:54 pm | 2:41 pm EDT | 48 % | |
| Groton | 1:05 pm | 1:55 pm | 2:44 pm EDT | 52 % | |
| Hartford | 1:03 pm | 1:54 pm | 2:42 pm EDT | 54 % | |
| New Haven | 1:05 pm | 1:54 pm | 2:41 pm EDT | 54 % | |
| Stamford | 1:06 pm | 1:54 pm | 2:40 pm EDT | 53 % | |
| Waterbury | 1:04 pm | 1:53 pm | 2:41 pm EDT | 54 % | |
| Westport | 1:05 pm | 1:54 pm | 2:40 pm EDT | 52 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Connecticut
| Eclipse Visibility from Connecticut | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17–18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 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 Connecticut, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Connecticut