Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Freetown

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
The Sun was partially eclipsed as seen from Freetown. Greatest coverage happened at 19:17 UTC. At that moment 24%% of the Sun's disc was covered. The Sun was 2.5° below the horizon at maximum, so the eclipse was not directly visible from the ground. The event belonged to Saros series 126. Clouds permitting, it was a memorable sight.
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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
24%
Population
802,639
Maximum
12 August 2026 19:17 UTC