Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Penzance

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
The Sun was partially eclipsed as seen from Penzance. Maximum came at 18:16 UTC. The Sun's disc was 95%% eclipsed at maximum. At maximum the Sun was 13.0° up in the sky. The event belonged to Saros series 126. Clouds permitting, it was a memorable sight.
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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
95%
Population
19,872
Maximum
12 August 2026 18:16 UTC