Solar Eclipse 2026: When Is The Eclipse? The total solar eclipse will occur on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. For UK viewers, these timings are 6:15 p.m. BST, 6:45 p.m. BST and 7:28 p.m. BST, respectively. Therefore, UK viewers should add five hours to the US Eastern Time timings. With multiple free broadcasts available, viewers in the USA and UK can follow the August 12 total solar eclipse online, including live views from locations along the path of totality.