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USA
Seattle
Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
PARTIAL ECLIPSE
Obscuration
71.0%
Moderate partial eclipse at 71.0% obscuration. A noticeable "bite" out of the Sun. Eclipse glasses required at all times.
Sun altitude at peak
5.5°
Peak (local time)
08:38:34
Eclipse type
partial
Contact Times
All times in local time (America/Los_Angeles)
C1 — Partial eclipse begins
07:23:50local
Maximum eclipse
08:38:34local
C4 — Partial eclipse ends
10:01:25local
Lat: 47.6062°Lon: -122.3321°Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Eye Safety Reminder
This is a partial eclipse — the Moon never fully covers the Sun. ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses are required at ALL times. Never look without protection.