| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Illinois, United States |
| Start of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 12:09 pm CDT |
| Start of Totality: | Not visible from Illinois |
| End of Totality: | Not visible from Illinois |
| End of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 12:44 pm CDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Illinois.
Aug 12, 2026 – Partial Solar Eclipse – Illinois
Totality
Not visible from Illinois
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 Illinois Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 12:16 pm | 12:28 pm | 12:40 pm CDT | 54 % | |
| Evanston | 12:14 pm | 12:28 pm | 12:41 pm CDT | 44 % | |
| Orland Park | 12:25 pm | 12:28 pm | 12:31 pm CDT | 60 % | |
| Rockford | 12:20 pm | 12:24 pm | 12:28 pm CDT | 59 % | |
| Wheaton | 12:20 pm | 12:27 pm | 12:34 pm CDT | 60 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Illinois
| Eclipse Visibility from Illinois | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Illinois, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Illinois