The biggest solar eclipse in the UK since 1999 will occur on 12 August.

Well-supported — high-quality sources agree

What we can confirm

Multiple astronomical and media sources state that on 12 August 2026 the UK and Ireland will see a deep partial solar eclipse covering roughly 89–96% of the Sun, described as the largest or most complete eclipse visible from the UK since the total solar eclipse of 11 August 1999, with no comparable event expected until 2081 or later.[5][6][4][13][15][2][8][7][9][12]

Sources

Checked July 31, 2026