PartialCapital Region, Denmark
Copenhagen Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From Copenhagen, Denmark, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse covers up to 83.5% of the Sun, peaking at 20:03 local time (UTC+2) with the Sun 5.5° above the west horizon.
Eclipse at a glance
TypePartial
Max obscuration83.5%
Magnitude0.863
Maximum (local)20:03 UTC+2
Maximum (UTC)18:03:36
Sun altitude5.5°
Sun directionwest (288.3°)
What you’ll see in Copenhagen
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 83.5% of the Sun is hidden. Certified solar eye protection (ISO 12312-2) is required for the entire eclipse.
Eclipse timeline for Copenhagen
| Event | Local (UTC+2) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 19:10 | 17:10:07 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 20:03 | 18:03:36 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 20:54 | 18:54:45 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 55.6761°, 12.5683°. Local times use the Europe/Copenhagen time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Copenhagen in the path of totality?
- No. Copenhagen sees a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with up to 83.5% of the Sun covered at maximum (20:03 UTC+2). The nearest totality is to the north.
- What time is the eclipse in Copenhagen?
- Greatest eclipse is at 20:03 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.