Stella Eclipses Aug 12, 2026 Eclipse time in Galway96% covered
Total Solar Eclipse in Galway August 12, 2026 reaches maximum over Galway at Aug 12, 7:10 PM GMT+1 . The city sees a partial eclipse with the Sun 16° above the horizon.
LOCAL MAXIMUM Aug 12, 7:10 PM GMT+1
TYPE PARTIAL
COVERED 96%
MAG 0.96
SUN ALT 16°
Partial begins Aug 12, 6:14 PM GMT+1
Partial ends Aug 12, 8:07 PM GMT+1
UTC check: maximum 18:10 UTC. Computed from Besselian elements at the city coordinate; confirm exact local circumstances before travel.
What Galway sees
Maximum eclipse Aug 12, 7:10 PM GMT+1 — 96% of the Sun covered, magnitude 0.96.
Viewing geometry The Sun is about 16° above the horizon at maximum. The city coordinate is roughly 535 km from the computed centerline.
Totality Galway 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 Galway 94 km (58 mi) · Dark-Sky Park Mayo Dark Sky Park
View → 183 km (114 mi) · Dark-Sky Park Kerry Dark Sky Reserve
View → 291 km (181 mi) · Dark-Sky Reserve Ynys Enlli – Bardsey Island
View → Dark-sky stays near Galway ~1 hr 29 min drive · Bortle 2 Mulranny Park Hotel
View stay → ~2 hr 58 min drive · Bortle 2 Royal Valentia Hotel
View stay → ~3 hr 42 min drive · Bortle 3 OM Dark Sky Park lodging cluster
View stay → Next steps Keep planning the eclipse from Galway. 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 Galway: FAQ
When is maximum? Aug 12, 7:10 PM GMT+1
How much of the Sun is covered? 96% 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.