Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Ostrava

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
The Sun was partially eclipsed as seen from Ostrava. Maximum came at 18:10 UTC. At that moment 85%% of the Sun's disc was covered. The Sun was 0.8° 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.
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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
85%
Population
279,791
Maximum
12 August 2026 18:10 UTC