Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Tarragona

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
Totality came to Tarragona as the Moon hid the Sun completely. Maximum came at 18:29 UTC. The Sun stayed fully hidden for 1 min 1 s. The Sun sat low — 4.2° — 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.
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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
Total
Obscuration
100%
Population
141,542
Maximum
12 August 2026 18:29 UTC