When will the solar eclipse occur in Orange Walk?

In Orange Walk, the eclipse begins at 11:35:34 GMT-6 (C1), reaches maximum at 11:54:00 GMT-6, and ends at 12:12:25 GMT-6 (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.

Will Orange Walk be in the path of totality?

No. Orange Walk will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 5.7% of the sun covered at maximum.

What percentage of the sun will be covered in Orange Walk?

At maximum eclipse, 5.7% of the sun will be covered as seen from Orange Walk.

Solar Eclipse in Orange Walk — 5.7% Partial

Where to watch

Visibility Map — Orange Walk

Belize 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

Orange Walk · 12 August 2026

C1 — Partial begins11:35:34 GMT-6

Maximum eclipse11:54:00 GMT-6

C4 — Partial ends12:12:25 GMT-6

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

Belize

Cities in Belize

San Pedro6%

Belize City5%

Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in Orange Walk?: In Orange Walk, the eclipse begins at 11:35:34 GMT-6 (C1), reaches maximum at 11:54:00 GMT-6, and ends at 12:12:25 GMT-6 (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.
Will Orange Walk be in the path of totality?: No. Orange Walk will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 5.7% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Orange Walk?: At maximum eclipse, 5.7% of the sun will be covered as seen from Orange Walk.

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