Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Borj Cedria

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
The Moon completely covered the Sun above Borj Cedria. Maximum came at 18:32 UTC. Totality lasted 55 s. The Sun was 4.5° below the horizon at maximum, so the eclipse was not directly visible from the ground. It was part of Saros series 126, which repeats every 18 years and 11 days. It was a striking demonstration of how precisely the Moon and Sun line up from Earth.
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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
Total
Obscuration
100%
Population
31,858
Maximum
12 August 2026 18:32 UTC