Solar Eclipse 2026
Your complete personalized companion for the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse. Get exact timing in your local time zone, discover the best viewing locations near you, preview the weather, and view securely.
Do you plan to watch the August 12, 2026 Total Solar Eclipse?
Exact Eclipse Schedule for Your Timezone
Where is the Best Place Near Me to Watch?
Location is auto-detected on load based on your timezone or GPS coordinates. You can also manually switch cities below.
Selected location: Berlin, Germany
Sunset partial obscuration across Central Europe.
Travel ~1615 km to experience 100% total darkness instead of partial obscuration.
Check local micro-climate weather forecasts as August 12 approaches.
Here is how it would look like near you (Berlin)
Maximum simulated eclipse view based on 86.5% solar obscuration.
Berlin Observation Profile
- Max Sun Coverage:86.5%
- Sun Altitude at Peak:8°
- Peak Local Time:18:08 UTC
- Eclipse Type:Partial Phase Only (86.5% Peak)
Use the slider to scrub through the partial and maximum phase of the eclipse as viewed from Berlin.
Watch the Eclipse Live on NASA Stream
Can't travel to the path of totality? NASA will broadcast high-definition telescope feeds and live coverage of the August 12, 2026 Total Solar Eclipse across the globe.
How to Protect Your Eyes & Watch Securely
Certified Solar Viewers
Always use certified ISO 12312-2 solar eclipse glasses during all partial phases. Regular sunglasses, film negatives, or dark glass provide zero protection against severe thermal retinal burns.
When is it Safe Naked-Eye?
You may ONLY look directly at the Sun without protection during the brief minutes of 100% totality, when the Sun’s bright face is completely obscured by the Moon and the solar corona appears.
Solar Filters for Telescopes
Never look at the Sun through an unfiltered camera lens, telescope, or binoculars, even with eclipse glasses on. Concentrated light rays will instantly burn through filters and cause irreversible blindness.
Where to Buy Certified Eclipse Eye Protection
Verified suppliers offering ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses, solar filters, and viewers.
ISO certified eclipse glasses from Astroshop (Omegon).
Family pack of ISO certified eclipse glasses from Astroshop (Buki).
ISO & CE Certified, AAS Approved for 2026 Eclipse in Spain & EU.
6/12/25/50/100 Pack ISO 12312-2 Certified.
AAS Approved 2026 – ISO 12312-2 & CE Certified.
6/12/25/50/100er-Pack ISO 12312-2 Zertifiziert.
CE & ISO‑zertifizierte Schutzbrillen inkl. Smartphone‑Filter.
EN ISO 12312-2 & CE zertifiziert, AAS Zertifizierung 2026.
Quick Answers for Berlin, Germany
What will the eclipse look like in Berlin?
In Berlin (Germany), observers will see a 86.5% Partial Solar Eclipse. Peak coverage occurs at 18:08 UTC (18:08 UTC).
Where is the nearest 100% Totality zone from Berlin?
The 100% Totality path is approximately 1511 km from Berlin. The nearest totality location is Palma de Mallorca, Spain (1m 36s totality).
Can I use standard sunglasses to view the eclipse in Berlin?
No. Standard dark sunglasses transmit harmful solar radiation. Only ISO 12312-2 certified solar filters are safe for direct viewing of partial phases.
How long will the eclipse last in Berlin?
In Berlin, partial eclipse phase begins at 17:15 UTC, reaches peak coverage at 18:08 UTC, and concludes around 18:45 UTC.