Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in El Kelaa des Srarhna

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
The Sun was partially eclipsed as seen from El Kelaa des Srarhna. The eclipse peaked at 18:46 UTC. At that moment 84%% of the Sun's disc was covered. The Sun sat low — 5.4° — so an open, clear horizon mattered. 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
84%
Population
103,982
Maximum
12 August 2026 18:46 UTC