PartialEngland, United Kingdom
London Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From London, United Kingdom, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse covers up to 91.3% of the Sun, peaking at 19:13 local time (UTC+1) with the Sun 10.3° above the west horizon.
Eclipse at a glance
TypePartial
Max obscuration91.3%
Magnitude0.925
Maximum (local)19:13 UTC+1
Maximum (UTC)18:13:19
Sun altitude10.3°
Sun directionwest (280.8°)
What you’ll see in London
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 91.3% of the Sun is hidden. Certified solar eye protection (ISO 12312-2) is required for the entire eclipse.
Eclipse timeline for London
| Event | Local (UTC+1) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 18:17 | 17:17:18 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 19:13 | 18:13:19 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 20:06 | 19:06:19 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 51.5074°, -0.1278°. Local times use the Europe/London time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Is London in the path of totality?
- No. London sees a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with up to 91.3% of the Sun covered at maximum (19:13 UTC+1). The nearest totality is to the north.
- What time is the eclipse in London?
- Greatest eclipse is at 19:13 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.