Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 in Boston

Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 17:45 UTC
occurred on 12 August 2026
Summary
A partial eclipse of the Sun was visible from Boston. Maximum came at 17:55 UTC. The Sun's disc was 15%% eclipsed at maximum. At maximum the Sun was 59.0° up in the sky. 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
15%
Population
653,833
Maximum
12 August 2026 17:55 UTC