Deep Partial EclipseAugust 12, 2026
August 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse — France Viewing Guide
France sees a very deep partial — 90%+ in the southwest, ~90% in Paris.
France is exceptionally well placed for the 2026 partial. The southwest — Biarritz, Toulouse, Bordeaux — comes within a couple of hundred kilometres of totality and will see over 95% of the Sun covered. Paris gets about 90%, and even northern France sees a striking crescent.
Local time
About 21:30 CEST (UTC+02:00) — near sunset.
Max obscuration
93% of the Sun covered
UTC peak
19:30 UTC
Where to watch in France
Cities, towns, and viewing spots ordered from best to broadest coverage. Times shown reflect the maximum eclipse for that location.
Viewing tips for France
- →For those close to Spain, a short drive south into Aragón or Navarra puts you inside totality.
- →The eclipse peaks near sunset — high ground with an open western horizon is best.
Other countries on August 12, 2026
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