Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Stockport

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
The Sun was partially eclipsed as seen from Stockport. The eclipse peaked at 18:10 UTC. The Sun's disc was 91%% eclipsed at maximum. The Sun stood 12.3° above the horizon at that moment. It was part of Saros series 126, which repeats every 18 years and 11 days. It was a striking demonstration of how precisely the Moon and Sun line up from Earth.
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
139,052
Maximum
12 August 2026 18:10 UTC