Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Medina del Campo

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
The day darkened briefly in Medina del Campo as the Moon blocked the Sun entirely. The eclipse peaked at 18:31 UTC. The Sun stayed fully hidden for 55 s. The Sun sat low — 8.5° — 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
Total
Obscuration
100%
Population
21,540
Maximum
12 August 2026 18:31 UTC