PartialBrussels-Capital, Belgium
Brussels Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From Brussels, Belgium, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse covers up to 89.5% of the Sun, peaking at 20:13 local time (UTC+2) with the Sun 7.4° above the west horizon.
Eclipse at a glance
TypePartial
Max obscuration89.5%
Magnitude0.910
Maximum (local)20:13 UTC+2
Maximum (UTC)18:13:34
Sun altitude7.4°
Sun directionwest (284.4°)
What you’ll see in Brussels
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 89.5% of the Sun is hidden. Certified solar eye protection (ISO 12312-2) is required for the entire eclipse.
Eclipse timeline for Brussels
| Event | Local (UTC+2) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 19:18 | 17:18:46 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 20:13 | 18:13:34 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 21:05 | 19:05:33 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 50.8503°, 4.3517°. Local times use the Europe/Brussels time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Brussels in the path of totality?
- No. Brussels sees a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with up to 89.5% of the Sun covered at maximum (20:13 UTC+2). The nearest totality is to the north.
- What time is the eclipse in Brussels?
- Greatest eclipse is at 20:13 local time (UTC+2). 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.