Partial Solar Eclipse · August 12, 2026

Saint Croix

On August 12, 2026, Saint Croix (U.S. Virgin Islands) sees a partial solar eclipse.

Partial
Eclipse type
22.4%
Max obscuration
Max duration
02:12:00 PM AST
Peak time
Where to watch

Visibility MapSaint Croix

U.S. Virgin Islands 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

Saint Croix · August 12, 2026

C1 — Partial begins01:27:40 PM AST
Maximum eclipse02:12:00 PM AST
C4 — Partial ends02:56:19 PM AST
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.

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
U.S. Virgin Islands

Cities in U.S. Virgin Islands

Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in Saint Croix?
In Saint Croix, the eclipse begins at 01:27:40 PM AST (C1), reaches maximum at 02:12:00 PM AST, and ends at 02:56:19 PM AST (C4) local time on August 12, 2026.
Will Saint Croix be in the path of totality?
No. Saint Croix will see a partial solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, with 22.4% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Saint Croix?
At maximum eclipse, 22.4% of the sun will be covered as seen from Saint Croix.
Worldwide

Other Countries

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