Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Gloucester

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
Gloucester saw the Moon take a bite out of the Sun. The eclipse peaked at 17:42 UTC. At that moment 15%% of the Sun's disc was covered. The Sun stood 58.6° above the horizon at that moment. 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
15%
Population
150,012
Maximum
12 August 2026 17:42 UTC