When will the solar eclipse occur in New Territories?

In New Territories, the eclipse begins at 12:58:49 am HKT (C1), reaches maximum at 01:02:00 am HKT, and ends at 01:05:10 am HKT (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.

Will New Territories be in the path of totality?

No. New Territories will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 2.6% of the sun covered at maximum.

What percentage of the sun will be covered in New Territories?

At maximum eclipse, 2.6% of the sun will be covered as seen from New Territories.

Partial Solar Eclipse · 12 August 2026

New Territories

On 12 August 2026, New Territories (Hong Kong) sees a partial solar eclipse.

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Where to watch

Visibility Map — New Territories

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

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Timeline

Contact Times

New Territories · 12 August 2026

C1 — Partial begins12:58:49 am HKT

Maximum eclipse01:02:00 am HKT

C4 — Partial ends01:05:10 am HKT

Live simulation

Eclipse in motion

Watch the Moon cross the Sun from C1 to C4. Play at speed or scrub through the timeline — during the actual eclipse it tracks live.

During eclipse

Normal sky

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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

Hong Kong

Cities in Hong Kong

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Fanling3%

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Kam Tin3%

Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in New Territories?: In New Territories, the eclipse begins at 12:58:49 am HKT (C1), reaches maximum at 01:02:00 am HKT, and ends at 01:05:10 am HKT (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.
Will New Territories be in the path of totality?: No. New Territories will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 2.6% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in New Territories?: At maximum eclipse, 2.6% of the sun will be covered as seen from New Territories.

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