Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Barysaw

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
Barysaw saw the Moon take a bite out of the Sun. Maximum came at 17:59 UTC. At that moment 81%% of the Sun's disc was covered. The Sun was 2.9° 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
81%
Population
135,696
Maximum
12 August 2026 17:59 UTC