Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Saint Peters

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
A partial eclipse of the Sun was visible from Saint Peters. Greatest coverage happened at 18:13 UTC. The Sun's disc was 90%% eclipsed at maximum. The Sun sat low — 9.4° — so an open, clear horizon mattered. The event belonged to Saros series 126. 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
90%
Population
125,370
Maximum
12 August 2026 18:13 UTC