Solar Eclipse 2026

Total Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026: Where and When It Will Be Visible

Path Map and Local Times

A total solar eclipse will occur on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 15:34 UTC. The path of totality, where the Moon will completely block out the Sun, will begin in Mexico and travel across the United States and Canada. An interactive map showing the path of totality and local times can be found here.

Where the Eclipse Will Be Visible

The total solar eclipse will be visible in the following areas:

Mexico: Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Tijuana

United States: Washington, D.C., New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago

Canada: Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver

Local Times

The local times of the eclipse will vary depending on your location. In Mexico City, the eclipse will begin at 10:58 a.m. local time and reach totality at 12:15 p.m. In New York City, the eclipse will begin at 1:31 p.m. local time and reach totality at 2:47 p.m. In Los Angeles, the eclipse will begin at 9:06 a.m. local time and reach totality at 10:19 a.m.

Stay Informed

More information about the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will be available as the event approaches. Be sure to check back for updates.