Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in York

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
The Sun was partially eclipsed as seen from York. Greatest coverage happened at 18:09 UTC. The Sun's disc was 90%% eclipsed at maximum. At maximum the Sun was 11.9° up in the sky. It was part of Saros series 126, which repeats every 18 years and 11 days. 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
156,135
Maximum
12 August 2026 18:09 UTC