PartialAlgiers, Algeria
Algiers Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From Algiers, Algeria, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse covers up to 98.4% of the Sun, peaking at 19:35 local time (UTC+1) with the Sun 0.5° above the west horizon.
Eclipse at a glance
TypePartial
Max obscuration98.4%
Magnitude0.983
Maximum (local)19:35 UTC+1
Maximum (UTC)18:35:51
Sun altitude0.5°
Sun directionwest (288.2°)
What you’ll see in Algiers
You’ll see a partial eclipse — the Moon covers part of the Sun but never all of it, so the sky stays bright and day-like. At maximum, about 98.4% of the Sun is hidden. Certified solar eye protection (ISO 12312-2) is required for the entire eclipse.
Eclipse timeline for Algiers
| Event | Local (UTC+1) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 18:42 | 17:42:36 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 19:35 | 18:35:51 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 20:25 | 19:25:55 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 36.7538°, 3.0588°. Local times use the Africa/Algiers time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Algiers in the path of totality?
- No. Algiers sees a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with up to 98.4% of the Sun covered at maximum (19:35 UTC+1). The nearest totality is to the north.
- What time is the eclipse in Algiers?
- Greatest eclipse is at 19:35 local time (UTC+1). The partial phase runs from first contact until last contact, roughly an hour on either side of maximum.
- Do I need eye protection?
- Yes. Certified ISO 12312-2 solar viewers are required whenever any part of the Sun’s bright disc is visible. A partial eclipse is never safe to view without protection.