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Total Solar Eclipse in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

August 12, 2026 reaches maximum over Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Aug 12, 1:53 PM EDT. The city sees a partial eclipse with the Sun 63° above the horizon.

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What Philadelphia sees

Maximum eclipse
Aug 12, 1:53 PM EDT — 7% of the Sun covered, magnitude 0.15.
Viewing geometry
The Sun is about 63° above the horizon at maximum. The city coordinate is roughly 4191 km from the computed centerline.
Totality
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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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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 Philadelphia

  • 212 km (131 mi) · Dark-Sky ParkAssateague Island National Seashore
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  • 213 km (132 mi) · Dark-Sky ParkOM Dark Sky Park & Observatory
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  • 264 km (164 mi) · Dark-Sky ParkSky Meadows State Park
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Dark-sky stays near Philadelphia

  • ~5 hr 5 min drive · Bortle 2Cherry Springs Lykens Valley Cabins
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  • ~5 hr 50 min drive · Bortle 4Inns of Aurora
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Next steps

Keep planning the eclipse from Philadelphia.

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Nearby eclipse city times

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Eclipse time in Philadelphia: FAQ

When is maximum?
Aug 12, 1:53 PM EDT
How much of the Sun is covered?
7% 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.