Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Fuencarral-El Pardo

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
Fuencarral-El Pardo saw the Moon take a bite out of the Sun. Maximum came at 18:32 UTC. At that moment 99.9%% of the Sun's disc was covered. The Sun sat low — 7.3° — so an open, clear horizon mattered. 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
Partial
Obscuration
99.9%
Population
220,085
Maximum
12 August 2026 18:32 UTC