Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Espoo

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
A partial eclipse of the Sun was visible from Espoo. The eclipse peaked at 17:52 UTC. At that moment 79%% of the Sun's disc was covered. The Sun sat low — 2.6° — so an open, clear horizon mattered. It was part of Saros series 126, which repeats every 18 years and 11 days. 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
79%
Population
323,910
Maximum
12 August 2026 17:52 UTC