Stella Eclipses Aug 12, 2026 Eclipse time in Belfast93% covered
Total Solar Eclipse in Belfast August 12, 2026 reaches maximum over Belfast at Aug 12, 7:08 PM GMT+1 . The city sees a partial eclipse with the Sun 15° above the horizon.
LOCAL MAXIMUM Aug 12, 7:08 PM GMT+1
TYPE PARTIAL
COVERED 93%
MAG 0.94
SUN ALT 15°
Partial begins Aug 12, 6:12 PM GMT+1
Partial ends Aug 12, 8:04 PM GMT+1
UTC check: maximum 18:08 UTC. Computed from Besselian elements at the city coordinate; confirm exact local circumstances before travel.
What Belfast sees
Maximum eclipse Aug 12, 7:08 PM GMT+1 — 93% of the Sun covered, magnitude 0.94.
Viewing geometry The Sun is about 15° above the horizon at maximum. The city coordinate is roughly 781 km from the computed centerline.
Totality Belfast is outside totality. Travel inside the path for the corona and full daylight darkness. Safety & source notes Local timing is useful for planning, but safe viewing rules still matter more than the clock.
Path and city marker
Centerline Band of totality City coordinate
The map shows Stella’s computed path plus the city coordinate used for the local timing above. Terrain, buildings, clouds, and your exact address can change the practical view.
See it from your location Your eclipse type, peak coverage, and contact times — in your local time.
Use my location Dark-sky places near Belfast 110 km (68 mi) · Dark-Sky Park Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park
View → 118 km (73 mi) · Dark-Sky Park Galloway Forest Park
View → 218 km (135 mi) · Dark-Sky Reserve Ynys Enlli – Bardsey Island
View → Dark-sky stays near Belfast ~1 hr 7 min drive · Bortle 3 OM Dark Sky Park lodging cluster
View stay → ~1 hr 51 min drive · Bortle 2 The Dark Sky Dome
View stay → ~1 hr 53 min drive · Bortle 3 Galloway Forest Cottages
View stay → Next steps Keep planning the eclipse from Belfast. Compare the full path, nearby dark-sky stays, protected places, and the field guide before you commit.
Nearby eclipse city times Local circumstances change fast near the path. Compare nearby city coordinates.
Full eclipse page → Eclipse time in Belfast: FAQ
When is maximum? Aug 12, 7:08 PM GMT+1
How much of the Sun is covered? 93% at maximum.
Is this safe to watch without glasses? No. Use certified solar protection except during totality, and only if you are inside the total path.