Deep Partial EclipseAugust 12, 2026
August 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse — Algeria Viewing Guide
Northern Algeria sees a very deep partial — up to ~88% coverage — at sunset.
Northern Algeria is one of the best-placed African countries for the August 12, 2026 eclipse. The Mediterranean coast — Oran, Algiers, Annaba — will see the Moon cover over 80% of the Sun as it sets over the sea.
Local time
About 20:30 CET (UTC+01:00) — right at sunset.
Max obscuration
85% of the Sun covered
UTC peak
19:30 UTC
The eclipse peaks essentially at sunset — clear western horizons over the Mediterranean are ideal.
Where to watch in Algeria
Cities, towns, and viewing spots ordered from best to broadest coverage. Times shown reflect the maximum eclipse for that location.
Viewing tips for Algeria
- →Never look at even a heavily eclipsed Sun without ISO-12312-2 certified filters.
- →Mediterranean-coast cliff and beach viewpoints offer unobstructed sunset sightlines.
Other countries on August 12, 2026
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