Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Tizi Ouzou

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
The Sun was partially eclipsed as seen from Tizi Ouzou. Maximum came at 18:35 UTC. The Sun's disc was 98%% eclipsed at maximum. The Sun was 0.2° below the horizon at maximum, so the eclipse was not directly visible from the ground. The event belonged to Saros series 126. Observers with clear skies were treated to a rare show.
Total solar eclipse
Date (UTC)
12 August 2026 — 17:45 UTC
Saros series
126
Gamma
0.89770
Magnitude
1.0386
Local circumstances
Local type
Partial
Obscuration
98%
Population
104,312
Maximum
12 August 2026 18:35 UTC