PartialEngland, United Kingdom
Manchester Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From Manchester, United Kingdom, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse covers up to 91.3% of the Sun, peaking at 19:10 local time (UTC+1) with the Sun 12.4° above the west horizon.
Eclipse at a glance
TypePartial
Max obscuration91.3%
Magnitude0.925
Maximum (local)19:10 UTC+1
Maximum (UTC)18:10:09
Sun altitude12.4°
Sun directionwest (278.2°)
What you’ll see in Manchester
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 Manchester
| Event | Local (UTC+1) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 18:13 | 17:13:25 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 19:10 | 18:10:09 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 20:03 | 19:03:53 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 53.4808°, -2.2426°. Local times use the Europe/London time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Manchester in the path of totality?
- No. Manchester sees a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with up to 91.3% of the Sun covered at maximum (19:10 UTC+1). The nearest totality is to the north.
- What time is the eclipse in Manchester?
- 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.