Rare solar eclipse visible across UK on 12 August
The UK will experience a 91% partial solar eclipse, with the Royal Observatory Greenwich livestreaming the event.
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Stargazers across the UK will witness a rare partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026. This event is described as one of the most significant celestial occurrences visible from the UK in decades. While the path of totality will cross Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain, the UK will experience a deep partial eclipse.
During the eclipse's peak, approximately 91% of the Sun will be obscured. This will create an unusual twilight effect during the early evening. As the Sun sets, observers may see the Moon appear to take a large portion out of the Sun.
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Viewing times and safety
The eclipse is scheduled to begin in the UK at approximately 6.17pm on 12 August 2026. It will reach its maximum coverage shortly after 7.13pm and conclude around 8.06pm. The Royal Observatory Greenwich will broadcast the event live on its YouTube channel.
Official guidance stresses that direct viewing of the Sun during an eclipse is dangerous without certified eclipse glasses or suitable solar filters. Ordinary sunglasses, regardless of their darkness, do not provide adequate protection. They reduce glare but allow harmful solar radiation to reach the retina. The Royal Observatory's livestream will run from 6.10pm to 8pm, hosted by astronomer Dr Greg Brown.
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