PartialScotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse covers up to 90.7% of the Sun, peaking at 19:05 local time (UTC+1) with the Sun 13.9° above the west horizon.
Eclipse at a glance
TypePartial
Max obscuration90.7%
Magnitude0.919
Maximum (local)19:05 UTC+1
Maximum (UTC)18:05:50
Sun altitude13.9°
Sun directionwest (276°)
What you’ll see in Edinburgh
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 90.7% of the Sun is hidden. Certified solar eye protection (ISO 12312-2) is required for the entire eclipse.
Eclipse timeline for Edinburgh
| Event | Local (UTC+1) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 18:08 | 17:08:40 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 19:05 | 18:05:50 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 20:00 | 19:00:05 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 55.9533°, -3.1883°. Local times use the Europe/London time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Edinburgh in the path of totality?
- No. Edinburgh sees a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with up to 90.7% of the Sun covered at maximum (19:05 UTC+1). The nearest totality is to the north.
- What time is the eclipse in Edinburgh?
- Greatest eclipse is at 19:05 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.