PartialAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Lyon Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From Lyon, France, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse covers up to 93.8% of the Sun, peaking at 20:21 local time (UTC+2) with the Sun 4.4° above the west horizon.
Eclipse at a glance
TypePartial
Max obscuration93.8%
Magnitude0.945
Maximum (local)20:21 UTC+2
Maximum (UTC)18:21:40
Sun altitude4.4°
Sun directionwest (286.7°)
What you’ll see in Lyon
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 93.8% of the Sun is hidden. Certified solar eye protection (ISO 12312-2) is required for the entire eclipse.
Eclipse timeline for Lyon
| Event | Local (UTC+2) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 19:27 | 17:27:33 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 20:21 | 18:21:40 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 21:12 | 19:12:49 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 45.764°, 4.8357°. Local times use the Europe/Paris time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lyon in the path of totality?
- No. Lyon sees a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with up to 93.8% of the Sun covered at maximum (20:21 UTC+2). The nearest totality is to the north.
- What time is the eclipse in Lyon?
- Greatest eclipse is at 20:21 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.