Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Avilés

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
Totality came to Avilés as the Moon hid the Sun completely. The eclipse peaked at 18:27 UTC. Totality lasted 1 min 47 s. The Sun stood 10.3° above the horizon at that moment. It was part of Saros series 126, which repeats every 18 years and 11 days. Observers with clear skies were treated to a rare show.
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
78,715
Maximum
12 August 2026 18:27 UTC