Name: Total Solar Eclipse of August 12, 2026 — Norway
Start: 2026-08-12T17:47:00Z
End: 2026-08-12T19:34:00Z
Location: Norway

Question 1

Will the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse be visible from Tromsø?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ~92% partial About 20:50 CEST (UTC+02:00) — evening, Sun still well up in the north.

Question 2

What time does the eclipse start and peak in Tromsø?

Accepted Answer

About 20:50 CEST (UTC+02:00) — evening, Sun still well up in the north. Contact times shift by a minute or two across Norway — NASA's interactive map gives first-contact, maximum, and last-contact times for the exact coordinates of Tromsø.

Question 3

How much of the Sun will be covered from Tromsø?

Accepted Answer

Tromsø sits in the "deep partial" zone. The peak obscuration reaches roughly 86% for the best-placed observers in Norway; Tromsø specifically sees ~92% partial

Question 4

Is it safe to look at the eclipse from Tromsø without glasses?

Accepted Answer

No. The Sun over Tromsø is never fully covered on August 12, 2026, so it stays dangerously bright the entire time. Use ISO-12312-2 certified solar glasses or a #14 welder's filter for the whole viewing window.

Question 5

What's the weather usually like in Tromsø on August 12?

Accepted Answer

Mid-August conditions in Tromsø vary year to year, so cloud cover is the single biggest unknown. Use the live local forecast linked on this page in the days leading up to the eclipse — clear-sky odds matter more than any equipment.

Question 6

Is the eclipse in Tromsø accessible for people who can't travel to the path of totality?

Accepted Answer

Tromsø won't see totality, but the partial eclipse is visible from anywhere with a clear view of the Sun — a park, balcony, or open street with ISO-certified glasses. Live streams from inside the path of totality (linked from our main eclipses hub) are the accessible option for the total phase itself.

Question 7

Do I need a telescope or camera to watch from Tromsø?

Accepted Answer

No. The partial phases are dramatic with certified eclipse glasses alone. For photos, a phone through a solar filter works; a DSLR or mirrorless with a solar-filtered zoom lens gives sharper results. Never point an unfiltered camera, phone, or telescope at the Sun.

Question 8

Where can I check live cloud cover for Tromsø before the eclipse?

Accepted Answer

Use the "Live sky forecast for Tromsø" link on this page — it opens our real-time tonight-sky page with current cloud cover, transparency, and hour-by-hour weather sourced from Open-Meteo, plus a direct link to Open-Meteo's own 15-day forecast.

August 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse — Norway Viewing Guide

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Viewing tips for Norway

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