Partial Solar Eclipse · August 12, 2026

Solar Eclipse in Bangladesh

On August 12, 2026, a partial solar eclipse crosses Bangladesh.

Partial
Eclipse type
5.5%
Max obscuration
Max duration
20
Cities tracked
Where to watch

Visibility Map

Bangladesh will see a partial solar eclipse. Click anywhere on the map to see the occultation percentage at that location.

Path of Totality
Width~296 km
Max duration
Speed~2,900 km/h
Eclipse Details
Saros series126
Magnitude1.0386
Gamma0.8977
DateAugust 12, 2026
Cities in Bangladesh →Worldwide · Other Countries
Normal sky before eclipse
Sky during total solar eclipse
During eclipse
Normal sky
What you'll experience

Sky Simulation

Drag the slider to compare the sky before and during totality. At peak, stars appear at midday and the horizon glows in all directions.

≈ Dusk
Sky darkness
−4°C
Temp. drop
2,900 km/h
Moon speed
🌑 Simulated at totality peak
By location

Cities in Bangladesh

Maximum obscuration and peak contact time per city.

Worldwide

Other Countries

SpainTOTAL
IcelandTOTAL
Mali61%
Chad52%
Togo47%
Iraq43%
Iran41%
CAR37%
UAE20%
Oman18%
Cuba17%

Frequently asked questions

When is the solar eclipse in Bangladesh?
On August 12, 2026, Bangladesh will experience a partial solar eclipse with a maximum occultation of 5.5%.
Will Bangladesh be in the path of totality?
No. Bangladesh will see a partial solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, with up to 5.5% of the sun covered.
Which cities in Bangladesh will see the best eclipse?
The cities in Bangladesh with the highest eclipse coverage are: Panchagarh (5.5%), Thākurgaon (5.2%), Nageswari (5.2%), Lalmonirhat (5.1%).
What's next

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