When will the solar eclipse occur in Douglas?

In Douglas, the eclipse begins at 17:24:43 GMT+1 (C1), reaches maximum at 19:18:00 GMT+1, and ends at 21:11:16 GMT+1 (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.

Will Douglas be in the path of totality?

No. Douglas will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 95.7% of the sun covered at maximum.

What percentage of the sun will be covered in Douglas?

At maximum eclipse, 95.7% of the sun will be covered as seen from Douglas.

Solar Eclipse in Douglas — 95.7% Partial

Where to watch

Visibility Map — Douglas

Isle of Man will see a partial solar eclipse. Click anywhere on the map to see the occultation percentage at that location.

Timeline

Contact Times

Douglas · 12 August 2026

C1 — Partial begins17:24:43 GMT+1

Maximum eclipse19:18:00 GMT+1

C4 — Partial ends21:11:16 GMT+1

Live simulation

Eclipse in motion

Watch the Moon cross the Sun from C1 to C4. Play at speed or scrub through the timeline — during the actual eclipse it tracks live.

During eclipse

Normal sky

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What you'll experience

Sky Simulation

Drag the slider to compare the sky before and during totality. At peak, stars appear at midday and the horizon glows in all directions.

≈ Dusk

Sky darkness

−4°C

Temp. drop

2,900 km/h

Moon speed

🌑 Simulated at totality peak

Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in Douglas?: In Douglas, the eclipse begins at 17:24:43 GMT+1 (C1), reaches maximum at 19:18:00 GMT+1, and ends at 21:11:16 GMT+1 (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.
Will Douglas be in the path of totality?: No. Douglas will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 95.7% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Douglas?: At maximum eclipse, 95.7% of the sun will be covered as seen from Douglas.

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