The photo voltaic eclipse over Big Ben. Photographer captures the Moon passing in entrance of the Sun over London

A photographer has captured a composite picture exhibiting the levels of the 12 August 2026 photo voltaic eclipse over London’s Big Ben and the UK Houses of Parliament.

Toshi Omagari produced the picture by capturing a number of photographs of the photo voltaic eclipse at numerous levels, then stitching them collectively utilizing image-processing software program.

“I wanted to take advantage of the low altitude of the eclipse by incorporating a famous London landmark, so I scouted various places around the city,” he says.

“I ultimately selected the Big Ben tower, as its predicted Sun place would match properly within the body.

“I secured a pleasant view alongside the Thames Path walkway on the opposite facet of the tower.

As the Sun obtained darker and the ambiance cooler, the entire space went unusually quiet, everybody going through the identical course.

“I took fairly a number of photographs – the Sun utilizing a photo voltaic filter and the tower after sundown – and composited them afterwards.

“Considering the heavy crowd, I used to be fairly fortunate that my light-weight tripod wasn’t knocked over through the lengthy shoot!

“The picture got here out precisely how I envisioned; an impressive but tranquil second over the majestic constructing.

“As someone with only a few years of experience with photography, I am quite pleased with the shot.”

Capture particulars

• Camera: FujiFilm X-E4
• Lens: Sigma 18–50mm with photo voltaic filter
• Exposure for the eclipse: f/8, 1/4000s, ISO 3200, 5-minute intervals
• Exposure for Big Ben: f/8, 1/180, ISO 640

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