United Kingdom · Scotland
Edinburgh is outside the path of totality but sees a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026. Maximum eclipse occurs at approximately 19:15 BST, with about 91% of the Sun obscured. The Sun is about 12° above the western horizon, so use certified eclipse glasses throughout and choose an open viewing location.
| Maximum eclipse | approximately 19:15 BST |
|---|---|
| Sun altitude at maximum | 12.0° |
| Sun azimuth at maximum | 295.0° |
Times are local to the city. Circumstances can change across the urban area, so use the map for your exact viewing point and verify critical values before travel.
City map
The map opens around the city. Click your intended viewing location to request detailed eclipse circumstances from the calculator.
Local guide
Edinburgh will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026. Around maximum, approximately ~92% of the Sun will be obscured at about ~19:15 BST.
Eclipse path
Edinburgh is outside the 2026 path of totality, so there is no corona or full darkness here — only a deep partial eclipse. Deep partial low in the evening sky; Calton Hill or Arthur's Seat give open western views.
Sun and horizon
Look toward the west-northwest (azimuth approximately 290–300°), where the Sun sits about 12° above the horizon at maximum. Choose an open, low western horizon.
Weather strategy
Check the local evening forecast; because the Sun is low, even distant horizon cloud can hide the crescent.
Nearby alternatives
Ireland · Leinster
Partial approximately 93% · approximately 19:14 IST
Distance: 350 km
Partial eclipse; about 93% obscuration around 19:14 IST.
United Kingdom · England
Partial approximately 90% · approximately 19:19 BST
Distance: 530 km
Partial eclipse; about 90% obscuration around 19:19 BST.
Netherlands · North Holland
Partial approximately 88% · approximately 20:22 CEST
Distance: 660 km
Partial eclipse; about 88% obscuration around 20:22 CEST.
Belgium · Brussels-Capital
Partial approximately 89% · approximately 20:22 CEST
Distance: 760 km
Partial eclipse; about 89% obscuration around 20:22 CEST.
Local questions
No. Edinburgh sees a partial eclipse, with about 91% obscuration at maximum around 19:15 BST. Certified eclipse glasses are required throughout.
Yes — for the entire eclipse. Because the Sun is never fully covered here, certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses are required at all times; there is no safe moment to look without them.
City guide last reviewed: 2026-07-10.