When will the solar eclipse occur in Bridgetown?

In Bridgetown, the eclipse begins at 01:35:57 pm GMT-4 (C1), reaches maximum at 02:16:00 pm GMT-4, and ends at 02:56:02 pm GMT-4 (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.

Will Bridgetown be in the path of totality?

No. Bridgetown will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 21.2% of the sun covered at maximum.

What percentage of the sun will be covered in Bridgetown?

At maximum eclipse, 21.2% of the sun will be covered as seen from Bridgetown.

Solar Eclipse in Bridgetown — 21.2% Partial

Where to watch

Visibility Map — Bridgetown

Barbados will see a partial solar eclipse. Click anywhere on the map to see the occultation percentage at that location.

Timeline

Contact Times

Bridgetown · 12 August 2026

C1 — Partial begins01:35:57 pm GMT-4

Maximum eclipse02:16:00 pm GMT-4

C4 — Partial ends02:56:02 pm GMT-4

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

Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in Bridgetown?: In Bridgetown, the eclipse begins at 01:35:57 pm GMT-4 (C1), reaches maximum at 02:16:00 pm GMT-4, and ends at 02:56:02 pm GMT-4 (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.
Will Bridgetown be in the path of totality?: No. Bridgetown will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 21.2% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Bridgetown?: At maximum eclipse, 21.2% of the sun will be covered as seen from Bridgetown.

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