Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Magdeburg

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
The Sun was partially eclipsed as seen from Magdeburg. Greatest coverage happened at 18:09 UTC. At that moment 85%% of the Sun's disc was covered. The Sun sat low — 4.0° — so an open, clear horizon mattered. The event belonged to Saros series 126. It was a striking demonstration of how precisely the Moon and Sun line up from Earth.
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
235,775
Maximum
12 August 2026 18:09 UTC