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Eclissi solare parziale · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Brighton

Brighton sees a deep partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 91.8% of the Sun covered at around 19:14 BST, with the Sun a comfortable ~10° above the horizon.

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Massimo~19:14 BSTEngland · United Kingdom · 12 Aug 2026

Durata~1h 49m of partial eclipseThis is the full partial eclipse from first to last contact. There is no totality here — the Sun is never completely covered, so there is no corona and no moment when it is safe to look without protection.

Altitudine del Sole~10° above the WNW horizonhigh enough that cloud, not terrain, is the risk

Copertura91.8% (partial)Brighton is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 91.8% of the Sun is covered at maximum — a deep partial eclipse, but not a total one. The corona never appears and the sky does not go dark.

Probabilità di cielo sereno Mixed, best in the south-west · ≈52%South-west England and the Channel coast see more August sunshine than most of Britain, though Atlantic cloud arrives quickly.

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Brighton sees a deep partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 91.8% of the Sun covered at around 19:14 BST, with the Sun a comfortable ~10° above the horizon.

Below: Brighton's exact timings, the best open viewpoints, why your eclipse glasses never come off here, and where the real totality is.

La sequenza temporale

Quando avviene l’eclissi

~18:18 BSTInizia la fase parziale — primo "morso" al Sole

~19:14 BSTParziale — ~1h 49m of partial eclipse. Occhiali da togliere solo durante la totalità.

~20:26 BSTEclipse ends ~20:07 BST

The eclipse runs from about 18:18 to 20:07 BST, with maximum at around 19:14 and the Sun ~10° above the west-northwest horizon. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 20:26 BST, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Dove posizionarsi

I migliori posti per osservare

Devil's Dyke

Elevated · South Downs

Best height and horizon

The Downs escarpment above Brighton gives a huge open panorama — the finest viewpoint in the area for a low Sun.

Brighton seafront

Coast · open

Sea horizon and space

The seafront gives an open low outlook with room for crowds along its length.

Ditchling Beacon

Elevated · highest local

Long views in every direction

One of the highest points on the South Downs, with unobstructed horizons.

Hove Lawns

Open ground · seafront

Room for crowds

Wide open grass beside the sea with clear sightlines and space.

West along the coast

Deeper coverage

Toward Cornwall

Coverage increases westward along the south coast; the far south-west sees the most.

Local astronomy societies and science centres often organise safe public viewing with filtered telescopes — worth checking closer to the date.

Plan your trip

Where to stay near the eclipse

Accommodation around the viewing area for eclipse night (11–13 Aug 2026). Compare hotels and rentals live on the map below.

Le previsioni meteo

Il cielo sarà sereno?

South-west England and the Channel coast see more August sunshine than most of Britain, though Atlantic cloud arrives quickly.

The deciding factor here is simply whether the sky is clear at the right moment. Check the forecast in the final 48 hours and, if you can, keep the option of moving to a gap in the cloud.

Pianifica la giornata

La tua lista di controllo per il giorno dell’eclissi

Certified ISO 12312-2 / CE eclipse glasses — one pair per person
Glasses stay ON for the entire eclipse — there is no safe moment here
A reasonable view west — the Sun is ~10° up, so gaps in cloud are enough
Arrive before 18:18 to catch first contact

Check the cloud forecast in the final 48 hours
Never look through a camera, phone or binoculars without a proper solar filter
Pinhole projection is a safe way for groups to watch together
If you want totality, it is northern Spain — not here

Osserva in sicurezza

Qualunque sia il tuo modo di guardare, fallo in sicurezza

Tutti i prodotti Absolute Eclipse sono certificati in modo indipendente e prodotti nell’UE. Non esiste un momento sicuro per guardare a occhio nudo — indossa sempre occhiali certificati.

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FAQ sull’eclissi di Brighton

Will Brighton see a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026?

No. Brighton is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 91.8% of the Sun covered at maximum. It is a striking sight through eclipse glasses, but the corona does not appear and the sky does not go dark. The path of totality crosses northern Spain.

What time is the eclipse in Brighton?

The partial phase begins at about 18:18 BST and maximum — 91.8% coverage — comes at roughly 19:14 BST. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 20:26 BST, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Do I need eclipse glasses in Brighton?

Yes, for the entire eclipse without exception. Because the Sun is never fully covered, there is never a safe moment to look with the naked eye. Even at 91.8% coverage the remaining sliver is dangerously bright. Certified ISO 12312-2 / CE glasses stay on from start to finish.

Where should I watch from in Brighton?

With the Sun about 10° above the horizon at maximum, a break in the cloud matters more than a perfect horizon — though higher, open ground still gives the best view.

Will the weather be clear in Brighton on eclipse day?

South-west England and the Channel coast see more August sunshine than most of Britain, though Atlantic cloud arrives quickly.

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Fonti: timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (meteo) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Gli orari sono locali (CEST).

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