Solar Eclipse on August 12th, 2026, in Strasbourg

On Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, a partial solar eclipse will be visible from Strasbourg. The event will begin at 7:22 p.m. and reach its peak at 8:16 p.m., when 89.8% of the sun’s disk will be obscured by the moon. In the capital of Alsace, the eclipse will be visible late in the day, with the sun very low over the Rhine Plain. To enjoy the spectacle, you’ll need to leave the narrow streets of the historic center and find a spot with a completely unobstructed view to the west.

What time will the solar eclipse take place in Strasbourg?

In Strasbourg, the eclipse on August 12, 2026, will occur in the early evening, shortly before sunset.

Here are the key times to remember:

 7:22 p.m.: First contact. The Moon will begin to cover the Sun’s disk.

 8:16 p.m.: Maximum eclipse. At this moment, 89.8% of the Sun will be obscured.

 9:07 p.m.: Theoretical last contact. The Moon will completely stop obscuring the Sun.

The most spectacular phase will therefore occur around 8:16 p.m. To observe the progression of the event without having to scramble for a viewing spot at the last minute, it’s best to be set up before 7:15 p.m.

At the peak of the eclipse, the Sun will be just 4.2 degrees above the horizon, at an azimuth of approximately 288 degrees, corresponding to the west-northwest.

This very low elevation will be the main challenge. A row of trees, a line of buildings, or a church steeple in that direction could block the sun at the exact moment when the eclipse is at its deepest.

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