The solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, will be one of the major astronomical events of the century and will be visible from different parts of the United States. However, the experience will not be the same everywhere: the amount of the Sun covered by the Moon will depend on the observer’s location, meaning some cities will have significantly better visibility than others.
For those wondering what time the solar eclipse will occur, it is important to consider the time zone of each state. In several parts of the country, the event will take place during the morning or early afternoon, while the duration and peak coverage will vary depending on your location. Alaska and parts of the Northeast are among the U.S. areas with the best conditions for observing the eclipse.
The eclipse schedule will vary across the United States, as each city will experience the event at different times depending on its geographic location. In Alaska, the eclipse will be visible during the morning, while in several areas of the northern and northeastern U.S., it will take place around midday and the early afternoon.
| City | Partial Begins | Maximum | Coverage | Partial Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks, Alaska | 7:37 a. m. | 8:27 a. m. | 37% | 9:18 a. m. |
| Anchorage, Alaska | 7:36 a. m. | 8:21 a. m. | 28% | 9:09 a. m. |
| Bangor, Maine | 12:54 p. m. | 1:53 p. m. | 24% | 2:49 p. m. |
| Portland, Maine | 12:57 p. m. | 1:53 p. m. | 19% | 2:27 p. m. |
| Boston, Massachusetts | 1:01 p. m. | 1:55 p. m. | 16% | 2:46 p. m. |
| Nueva York | 1:07 p. m. | 1:54 p. m. | 9% | 2:38 p. m. |
| Filadelfia, Pensilvania | 1:11 p. m. | 1:53 p. m. | 7% | 2:35 p. m. |
| Washington D. C. | 1:17 p. m. | 1:53 p. m. | 4% | 2:27 p. m. |
| Detroit, Michigan | 1:03 p. m. | 1:36 p. m. | 3% | 2:08 p. m. |
NASA will broadcast the eclipse through its official NASA Live platform, featuring images from different locations along the eclipse path as well as interviews with experts. The coverage will be available in English; however, it remains a useful option for following the event from anywhere in the United States.
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