Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Paris 13e Arrondissement

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
The Sun was partially eclipsed as seen from Paris 13e Arrondissement. Greatest coverage happened at 18:17 UTC. The Sun's disc was 92%% eclipsed at maximum. The Sun sat low — 7.6° — so an open, clear horizon mattered. The event belonged to Saros series 126. Clouds permitting, it was a memorable sight.
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
92%
Population
177,833
Maximum
12 August 2026 18:17 UTC