Partial solar eclipse in the UK People look through telescopes during an eclipse event at Greenwich Observatory in London, Britain, 12 August 2026. A solar eclipse is when the Moon passes in front of the Sun and blocks its light. In London, more than 90 percent of the Sun was obscured at the peak of the eclipse. 황금성pc버전 The eclipse occurred in the UK from 18:17 to 20:06, reaching its peak at 19:12. EPA/NEIL HALL ng>