The solar eclipse of August 12, 2026, will take place this Wednesday and will be one of the most important astronomical events of the year. However, it is important to clarify that for people living in Mexico, the eclipse will not be visible from Mexican territory, not even partially.
The solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will be visible in Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and a small area of Portugal.
Therefore, if you are looking for the exact time to observe the eclipse from Mexico, there is no local viewing time because the event will not be directly visible in the Mexican sky. The alternative will be to watch NASA’s live broadcast, which will allow viewers to observe the phenomenon from different points along its path.
What Time Does the Solar Eclipse Begin in Mexico?
Globally, the eclipse will begin when the Moon’s shadow makes contact with Earth. According to astronomical data for the event, the first penumbral contact will occur at approximately 9:35 a.m. Central Mexico Time.
However, this does not mean that the eclipse will be visible from Mexico. The visible path will be outside the country, and the phenomenon will later move toward regions of the North Atlantic and Europe.
Totality will only be visible along a much narrower path. In Spain, for example, the eclipse will occur during the afternoon and, in some areas, will coincide with sunset, making the event particularly spectacular.
Exact Time to Watch the Eclipse From Mexico
Although the eclipse will not be visible from Mexico, it can be followed through NASA’s official live broadcast.
The U.S. space agency announced that its coverage will begin at 11:15 a.m. Central Mexico Time, equivalent to 1:15 p.m. Eastern Time in the United States.
The broadcast will show images from different locations along the eclipse’s path, along with explanations from specialists.
In the northwestern states that use Pacific Time, such as Baja California, Baja California Sur, Sonora, and Sinaloa, the broadcast will begin at 10:15 a.m. In Mexico City and most of the country, it will begin at 11:15 a.m.
Where Can the Total Solar Eclipse Be Seen?
The path of totality will cross Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the North Atlantic, Spain, and a small region of northwestern Portugal. In these areas, the Moon will completely cover the Sun’s disk for several minutes.
Other regions of the Northern Hemisphere will experience only a partial solar eclipse. Canada, the northern United States, much of Europe, and some areas of northern Africa will fall within the partial-visibility zone.
For Mexico, the best option will be to watch the event online. NASA has confirmed that it will broadcast the eclipse live, and official information about the phenomenon is also available in Spanish.
Source: merca20
