| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Start of Partial: | Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 17:59 BST |
| Start of Totality: | Not visible from Scotland |
| End of Totality: | Not visible from Scotland |
| End of Partial: | Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 20:02 BST |
All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Scotland.
12 Aug 2026 – Partial Solar Eclipse – Scotland
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 Scotland Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
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| Aberdeen |
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18:06 | 19:03 | 19:57 BST |
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| Dundee |
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18:07 | 19:04 | 19:59 BST |
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| Edinburgh |
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18:08 | 19:05 | 20:00 BST |
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| Fort William |
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18:06 | 19:04 | 19:59 BST |
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| Glasgow |
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18:08 | 19:06 | 20:00 BST |
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| Inverness |
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18:05 | 19:03 | 19:57 BST |
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| Lerwick (Shetland Islands) |
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18:01 | 18:58 | 19:52 BST |
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All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Scotland
| Eclipse Visibility from Scotland | Visibility Worldwide | ||
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7 Sep 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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12 Aug 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |
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28 Aug 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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20–21 Feb 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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2 Aug 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |
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Note: Click on the date link for details in Scotland, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Scotland