12/08/2026
What time is the solar eclipse in Liverpool?
The eclipse will last for almost two hours in Liverpool, with the following approximate local timings:
* Eclipse begins: 6.13pm
* Maximum eclipse: 7.10pm
* Eclipse ends: 8.04pm
The complete event is expected to last around one hour and 51 minutes.
Will Liverpool go completely dark?
Despite more than 90% of the Sun being covered, Liverpool is not within the eclipse’s path of totality.
This means the Sun will not disappear completely and the city will not suddenly be plunged into darkness. However, people may notice a significant change in the natural light, with conditions beginning to resemble dusk or an unusually overcast evening.
Where to watch the eclipse around Liverpool
The eclipse will take place during the early evening, with the Sun sitting relatively low in the western sky.
Eclipseviewing guide
Anyone planning to watch should choose an open location with a clear and unobstructed view towards the western horizon. Coastal areas are likely to offer some of the clearest outlooks, with potential viewing locations including:
* Crosby Beach
* Formby Beach
* New Brighton waterfront
* Southport seafront
* Elevated areas with clear views across Liverpool
Locations along Liverpool’s waterfront may also offer views, although buildings or land across the River Mersey could obstruct the Sun as it moves lower towards the horizon
