Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Alicante

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
The Sun was partially eclipsed as seen from Alicante. Maximum came at 18:34 UTC. The Sun's disc was 99.1%% eclipsed at maximum. The Sun sat low — 3.8° — so an open, clear horizon mattered. The event belonged to Saros series 126. 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
99.1%
Population
348,901
Maximum
12 August 2026 18:34 UTC