Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Halifax

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
The Sun was partially eclipsed as seen from Halifax. Greatest coverage happened at 17:59 UTC. The Sun's disc was 31%% eclipsed at maximum. The Sun stood 53.3° above the horizon at that moment. It was part of Saros series 126, which repeats every 18 years and 11 days. Clouds permitting, it was a memorable sight.
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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
31%
Population
471,559
Maximum
12 August 2026 17:59 UTC