| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Virginia, United States |
| Start of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 1:16 pm EDT |
| Start of Totality: | Not visible from Virginia |
| End of Totality: | Not visible from Virginia |
| End of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 2:33 pm EDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Virginia.
Aug 12, 2026 – Partial Solar Eclipse – Virginia
Totality
Not visible from Virginia
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 Virginia Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 1:18 pm | 1:53 pm | 2:27 pm EDT | 63 % | |
| Chesapeake | 1:29 pm | 1:58 pm | 2:26 pm EDT | 54 % | |
| Hampton | 1:28 pm | 1:58 pm | 2:26 pm EDT | 52 % | |
| Newport News | 1:28 pm | 1:57 pm | 2:26 pm EDT | 54 % | |
| Norfolk | 1:29 pm | 1:58 pm | 2:26 pm EDT | 54 % | |
| Portsmouth | 1:29 pm | 1:58 pm | 2:26 pm EDT | 54 % | |
| Richmond | 1:27 pm | 1:55 pm | 2:22 pm EDT | 62 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Virginia
| Eclipse Visibility from Virginia | 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 Virginia, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Virginia