Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Maidstone

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
A partial eclipse of the Sun was visible from Maidstone. The eclipse peaked at 18:13 UTC. At that moment 91%% of the Sun's disc was covered. The Sun sat low — 9.9° — so an open, clear horizon mattered. The event belonged to Saros series 126. 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
Partial
Obscuration
91%
Population
107,627
Maximum
12 August 2026 18:13 UTC