When will the solar eclipse occur in Rochester?

In Rochester, the eclipse begins at 12:36:49 PM EDT (C1), reaches maximum at 01:52:00 PM EDT, and ends at 03:07:10 PM EDT (C4) local time on August 12, 2026.

Will Rochester be in the path of totality?

No. Rochester will see a partial solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, with 44.7% of the sun covered at maximum.

What percentage of the sun will be covered in Rochester?

At maximum eclipse, 44.7% of the sun will be covered as seen from Rochester.

Partial Solar Eclipse · August 12, 2026

Rochester

On August 12, 2026, Rochester (United States) sees a partial solar eclipse.

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Where to watch

Visibility Map — Rochester

United States 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

Rochester · August 12, 2026

C1 — Partial begins12:36:49 PM EDT

Maximum eclipse01:52:00 PM EDT

C4 — Partial ends03:07:10 PM EDT

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

United States

Cities in United States

Bangor49%

Waterville47%

Augusta47%

Brunswick47%

Lewiston46%

Auburn46%

Portland46%

South Portland46%

South Portland Gardens46%

West Scarborough46%

Saco46%

Biddeford46%

Westbrook46%

Sanford45%

Portsmouth45%

Dover45%

Laconia45%

Amesbury44%

Newburyport44%

Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in Rochester?: In Rochester, the eclipse begins at 12:36:49 PM EDT (C1), reaches maximum at 01:52:00 PM EDT, and ends at 03:07:10 PM EDT (C4) local time on August 12, 2026.
Will Rochester be in the path of totality?: No. Rochester will see a partial solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, with 44.7% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Rochester?: At maximum eclipse, 44.7% of the sun will be covered as seen from Rochester.

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