Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Southend-on-Sea

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
Southend-on-Sea saw the Moon take a bite out of the Sun. Maximum came at 18:13 UTC. The Sun's disc was 90%% eclipsed at maximum. 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
90%
Population
295,310
Maximum
12 August 2026 18:13 UTC