Solar Eclipse 2026 in Newtownabbey, United Kingdom
Partial August 12, 2026
On August 12, 2026, Newtownabbey will experience a partial solar eclipse with 92.94% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse occurs at 19:08 local time, with the sun 15° above the horizon toward the W. While totality won't be reached here, the partial eclipse will be clearly visible with certified eclipse glasses. At only 15° elevation, an obstacle taller than 268 m within 1 km blocks the eclipsed sun in that direction — use Heliora's 3D sky simulation to check whether mountains, hills, or buildings obstruct the view from your exact spot. All times computed from a precision astronomical engine.
A live hour-by-hour cloud forecast for eclipse day will be available here from July 27, 2026, when August 12 enters the 16-day forecast window.
Unlike generic calculators, Heliora shows a 3D sky simulation from Newtownabbey with real terrain — see if mountains or buildings block the low sun during the eclipse
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the solar eclipse in Newtownabbey?
- The partial phase begins at 18:10 local time. Maximum eclipse is at 19:08.
- Will the total eclipse be visible from Newtownabbey?
- From Newtownabbey the eclipse will be partial, with 92.94% of the sun's disc obscured.
- Do I need special glasses?
- Yes — you always need ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses to safely observe a partial eclipse.
- How high will the sun be during the eclipse in Newtownabbey?
- The sun will be at 15° altitude at maximum eclipse, toward the W. Since it will be quite low, find a spot with a clear horizon.
- Can terrain block my view of the eclipse in Newtownabbey?
- Yes — with the sun at only 15°, mountains, hills, or tall buildings could easily block your view. Heliora's 3D sky simulation uses real elevation data to show the exact terrain horizon from any point. Drop a pin at your planned viewing spot to check if the sun is clear of obstacles during the eclipse.
Next Total Eclipse: August 2, 2027
The next total solar eclipse comes less than a year later, on August 2, 2027 — the longest land totality between 1991 and 2114, reaching 6m 22s near Luxor, Egypt. The path of totality crosses southern Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia.