Partial eclipse begins C1
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Local eclipse calculator
When does the
sky go dark?
Get the exact local contact times for the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse. Your coordinates stay on this device.
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Your observation point
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Use decimal degrees. North and east are positive; west and south are negative.
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Select the eclipse
Calculations use UTC internally and display in your device’s local time zone.
03Local circumstances
Your eclipse timeline
TOTALTotality begins C2
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Maximum eclipse MAX
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Totality ends C3
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Partial eclipse ends C4
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Peak obscuration—
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Times are astronomical predictions and can vary slightly with the ephemeris model, terrain, and the accuracy of your location. Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses.