Eclipse time in Boston16% covered

Total Solar Eclipse in Boston, Massachusetts

August 12, 2026 reaches maximum over Boston, Massachusetts at Aug 12, 1:55 PM EDT. The city sees a partial eclipse with the Sun 59° above the horizon.

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What Boston sees

Maximum eclipse
Aug 12, 1:55 PM EDT — 16% of the Sun covered, magnitude 0.27.
Viewing geometry
The Sun is about 59° above the horizon at maximum. The city coordinate is roughly 3771 km from the computed centerline.
Totality
Boston, Massachusetts 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.

  • Eye safetyUse certified eclipse glasses for every partial phase.
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  • NASASolar eclipse catalog and Besselian elements
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Path and city marker

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.

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Dark-sky places near Boston

  • 156 km (97 mi) · Dark-Sky ParkStellafane (Springfield, VT)
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  • 315 km (196 mi) · Dark-Sky ParkAcadia National Park
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  • 317 km (197 mi) · Dark-Sky ParkBlackwoods Campground
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Dark-sky stays near Boston

  • ~3 hr 42 min drive · Bortle 3Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa - Mountains of Stars
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  • ~5 hr 33 min drive · Bortle 3Au Diable Vert
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  • ~5 hr 58 min drive · Bortle 2Mont-Megantic Dark-Sky Lodges
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Next steps

Keep planning the eclipse from Boston.

Compare the full path, nearby dark-sky stays, protected places, and the field guide before you commit.

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Open routeStargazing staysSleep near the sky

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Nearby eclipse city times

Local circumstances change fast near the path. Compare nearby city coordinates.

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  • 9% covered · Aug 12, 1:54 PM EDTNew York, New York
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  • 18% covered · Aug 12, 1:45 PM EDTMontreal, Quebec
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  • 7% covered · Aug 12, 1:53 PM EDTPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
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  • 24% covered · Aug 12, 1:46 PM EDTQuebec City, Quebec
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  • 15% covered · Aug 12, 1:42 PM EDTOttawa, Ontario
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  • 5% covered · Aug 12, 1:52 PM EDTBaltimore, Maryland
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Eclipse time in Boston: FAQ

When is maximum?
Aug 12, 1:55 PM EDT
How much of the Sun is covered?
16% 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.