# Solar eclipse observations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/solar-eclipse-observations
> Updated: 2026-08-16T12:27:53.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

A solar eclipse occurred on August 12, 2026, observed across various regions. In Clavijo, Spain, observers experienced a total eclipse lasting 1 minute and 25 seconds during an intense summer heatwave where temperatures frequently exceeded 35°C.

In London, the event was not a total eclipse. Observers viewed the sky over the Thames and Westminster skyline using welder’s glass for eye safety. The reports also note historical context regarding previous eclipses in Indonesia and India.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Solar eclipse observed in London using welder's glass

Observers in London viewed a solar eclipse on August 12 using welder's glass, with historical references to eclipses in India and Indonesia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/solar-eclipse-observed-in-london-using-welders-glass

### 2026-08-12: Solar eclipse observed during intense summer heatwave

A solar eclipse was observed under clear skies during an intense summer heatwave, with temperatures frequently exceeding 35°C and breaking historical heat records.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/solar-eclipse-observed-during-intense-summer-heatwave

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