| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Wales, United Kingdom |
| Start of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 6:13 pm BST |
| Start of Totality: | Not visible from Wales |
| End of Totality: | Not visible from Wales |
| End of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 8:07 pm BST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Wales.
Aug 12, 2026 – Partial Solar Eclipse – Wales
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon.
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Wales Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberystwyth | 6:15 pm | 7:12 pm | 8:06 pm BST | 77 % | |
| Bangor | 6:13 pm | 7:10 pm | 8:04 pm BST | 78 % | |
| Cardiff | 6:16 pm | 7:13 pm | 8:07 pm BST | 83 % | |
| Colwyn Bay | 6:13 pm | 7:10 pm | 8:04 pm BST | 77 % | |
| Newport | 6:16 pm | 7:13 pm | 8:07 pm BST | 82 % | |
| Newtown | 6:15 pm | 7:11 pm | 8:05 pm BST | 83 % | |
| Swansea | 6:16 pm | 7:13 pm | 8:07 pm BST | 86 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Wales
| Eclipse Visibility from Wales | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20–21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 2, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 12, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Wales, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Wales