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London 🇬🇧 — 91% partial eclipse · 12 Aug 2026

On 12 Aug 2026, London saw a 91% partial eclipse, with maximum at 19:13 BST, the Sun 10° above the horizon. This eclipse has ended — replay the live view, or see London's next eclipse: 2 Aug 2027, 42% partial.

Local circumstances

London
First contact (C1)
18:17 BST
partial begins
Maximum eclipse
19:13 BST
91% of the Sun covered
Last contact (C4)
20:06 BST
partial ends
Sun altitude at max
10°
azimuth 281°
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Eye safety

This is a partial eclipse — never look without certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2) or a safe projection. Full guide →

Nearby cities

Same eclipse
Birmingham 92% · 160 kmCardiff 93% · 210 kmManchester 91% · 260 kmBrussels 89% · 320 kmParis 92% · 340 kmAmsterdam 88% · 360 km

More

← 12 Aug 2026
The full event: path, map & every city — with replay.
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London's next eclipse: 2 Aug 2027
Total Solar Eclipse — 42% partial from London.
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Next: 6 Feb 2027
Annular Solar Eclipse — Southern Chile · Argentina (Mar del Plata) · South Atlantic · West Africa (Abidjan · Accra · Lagos).
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Times computed byOrbital Radar's eclipse engine · London (51.51, -0.13)· last recomputed 23 Oct 2026