PartialProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Marseille Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From Marseille, France, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse covers up to 96.3% of the Sun, peaking at 20:25 local time (UTC+2) with the Sun 2.7° above the west horizon.
Eclipse at a glance
TypePartial
Max obscuration96.3%
Magnitude0.965
Maximum (local)20:25 UTC+2
Maximum (UTC)18:25:19
Sun altitude2.7°
Sun directionwest (287.8°)
What you’ll see in Marseille
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 96.3% of the Sun is hidden. Certified solar eye protection (ISO 12312-2) is required for the entire eclipse.
Eclipse timeline for Marseille
| Event | Local (UTC+2) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 19:31 | 17:31:39 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 20:25 | 18:25:19 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 21:16 | 19:16:01 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 43.2965°, 5.3698°. Local times use the Europe/Paris time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Marseille in the path of totality?
- No. Marseille sees a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with up to 96.3% of the Sun covered at maximum (20:25 UTC+2). The nearest totality is to the north.
- What time is the eclipse in Marseille?
- Greatest eclipse is at 20:25 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.