According to EarthSky, the peak of the partial solar eclipse for that day will occur at 17:45 UTC. Photo by Scott Szarapka on Unsplash eclipse photographyThis is also the eclipse where the potential for eye damage is most prevalent because you are staring directly at the sun, which is never a good thing to do. Where Are The Best Viewing Spots in the USA for the August 12, 2026 Solar Eclipse? Maybe Louisiana's best connection for eclipse viewing in August would be Greenland. READ MORE: Historically Bad Eclipse Photos from Louisiana's Last EclipseIt looks as if Louisiana's next best chance to be eclipsed via a solar eclipse will come on August 12th, a few years down the road.