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Solar eclipse of Aug 12, 2026 in London
Partial: 91% of the Sun covered from London, United Kingdom, with maximum at 19:13 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 91% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins18:17 · Sun at 19°
- ◐Maximum19:13 · Sun at 10°
- ◕Partial ends20:06 · Sun at 3°
🚗 Totality is ~940 km away in Santander, Spain — 1m 07s of darkness. See its timetable.
🕶 Certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses are required for all partial phases.
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Space Time models this eclipse for London, United Kingdom using Astronomy Engine. Local terrain, atmospheric conditions and shadow-limb assumptions can affect a real observing site, especially near a path edge. The dated 3D view is a simulation, not a live camera feed. Weather is available only within the forecast window. Review NASA’s eclipse-viewing safety guidance before observing.
Eclipse times in nearby cities
FAQ
Is the Aug 12, 2026 solar eclipse visible in London, United Kingdom?
Yes. Partial: 91% of the Sun covered from London, United Kingdom, with maximum at 19:13 local time.
What time is the eclipse in London, United Kingdom?
The partial phase begins at 18:17, maximum is at 19:13, and it ends at 20:06 (local time for London, United Kingdom).
How much of the Sun is covered in London, United Kingdom?
91% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to London, United Kingdom?
About 940 km away in Santander, Spain, which gets 1m 07s of total darkness.
Do I need eclipse glasses?
Use eclipse viewers meeting ISO 12312-2 for all partial and annular phases. Remove them only during complete totality inside the total eclipse path. Ordinary sunglasses are not suitable. Cameras, binoculars and telescopes need appropriate front-mounted solar filters; see NASA’s viewing-safety guidance.
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