When will the solar eclipse occur in Spanish Town?

In Spanish Town, the eclipse begins at 12:31:14 pm GMT-5 (C1), reaches maximum at 01:04:00 pm GMT-5, and ends at 01:36:45 pm GMT-5 (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.

Will Spanish Town be in the path of totality?

No. Spanish Town will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 13.3% of the sun covered at maximum.

What percentage of the sun will be covered in Spanish Town?

At maximum eclipse, 13.3% of the sun will be covered as seen from Spanish Town.

Solar Eclipse in Spanish Town — 13.3% Partial

Where to watch

Visibility Map — Spanish Town

Jamaica 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

Spanish Town · 12 August 2026

C1 — Partial begins12:31:14 pm GMT-5

Maximum eclipse01:04:00 pm GMT-5

C4 — Partial ends01:36:45 pm GMT-5

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

Jamaica

Cities in Jamaica

New Kingston13%

Half Way Tree13%

Kingston13%

Linstead13%

Portmore13%

Old Harbour13%

May Pen13%

Mandeville13%

Montego Bay13%

Savanna-la-Mar12%

Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in Spanish Town?: In Spanish Town, the eclipse begins at 12:31:14 pm GMT-5 (C1), reaches maximum at 01:04:00 pm GMT-5, and ends at 01:36:45 pm GMT-5 (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.
Will Spanish Town be in the path of totality?: No. Spanish Town will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 13.3% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Spanish Town?: At maximum eclipse, 13.3% of the sun will be covered as seen from Spanish Town.

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