Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Gela

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
The Moon completely covered the Sun above Gela. Greatest coverage happened at 18:30 UTC. The Sun stayed fully hidden for 1 min 22 s. The Sun was 6.7° below the horizon at maximum, so the eclipse was not directly visible from the ground. 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
Total
Obscuration
100%
Population
75,001
Maximum
12 August 2026 18:30 UTC