When will the solar eclipse occur in Nassau?

In Nassau, the eclipse begins at 01:17:12 pm GMT-4 (C1), reaches maximum at 02:00:00 pm GMT-4, and ends at 02:42:47 pm GMT-4 (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.

Will Nassau be in the path of totality?

No. Nassau will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 19.5% of the sun covered at maximum.

What percentage of the sun will be covered in Nassau?

At maximum eclipse, 19.5% of the sun will be covered as seen from Nassau.

Solar Eclipse in Nassau — 19.5% Partial

Where to watch

Visibility Map — Nassau

The Bahamas 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

Nassau · 12 August 2026

C1 — Partial begins01:17:12 pm GMT-4

Maximum eclipse02:00:00 pm GMT-4

C4 — Partial ends02:42:47 pm GMT-4

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

The Bahamas

Cities in The Bahamas

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Freeport20%

Killarney19%

Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in Nassau?: In Nassau, the eclipse begins at 01:17:12 pm GMT-4 (C1), reaches maximum at 02:00:00 pm GMT-4, and ends at 02:42:47 pm GMT-4 (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.
Will Nassau be in the path of totality?: No. Nassau will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 19.5% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Nassau?: At maximum eclipse, 19.5% of the sun will be covered as seen from Nassau.

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