PartialLeinster, Ireland
Dublin Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From Dublin, Ireland, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse covers up to 94.0% of the Sun, peaking at 19:10 local time (UTC+1) with the Sun 14.7° above the west horizon.
Eclipse at a glance
TypePartial
Max obscuration94.0%
Magnitude0.945
Maximum (local)19:10 UTC+1
Maximum (UTC)18:10:40
Sun altitude14.7°
Sun directionwest (275.2°)
What you’ll see in Dublin
You’ll see a partial eclipse — the Moon covers part of the Sun but never all of it, so the sky stays bright and day-like. At maximum, about 94.0% of the Sun is hidden. Certified solar eye protection (ISO 12312-2) is required for the entire eclipse.
Eclipse timeline for Dublin
| Event | Local (UTC+1) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 18:12 | 17:12:53 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 19:10 | 18:10:40 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 20:05 | 19:05:16 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 53.3498°, -6.2603°. Local times use the Europe/Dublin time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dublin in the path of totality?
- No. Dublin sees a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with up to 94.0% of the Sun covered at maximum (19:10 UTC+1). The nearest totality is to the north.
- What time is the eclipse in Dublin?
- Greatest eclipse is at 19:10 local time (UTC+1). The partial phase runs from first contact until last contact, roughly an hour on either side of maximum.
- Do I need eye protection?
- Yes. Certified ISO 12312-2 solar viewers are required whenever any part of the Sun’s bright disc is visible. A partial eclipse is never safe to view without protection.