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Global Solar Event on July 8, 2026

Updated 2026-07-08 05:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

On Wednesday, July 8, approximately 99% of the world will experience sunlight at the same time. This phenomenon occurs due to Earth's position relative to the sun.

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99% of people on Earth will get sunlight at the same time this Wednesday

On July 8, at about 11:10 GMT, about 99 percent of the world experiences sunlight at the same time.

2026-07-08 04:23 UTC