PartialCampania, Italy
Naples Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From Naples, Italy, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse is already under way as the Sun sets. The Moon covers up to 96.4% of the Sun, but greatest eclipse occurs after sunset, below your horizon — you’ll see the eclipse only while the Sun is still up.
Eclipse at a glance
TypePartial
Max obscuration96.4%
Magnitude0.966
Maximum (local)20:25 UTC+2
Maximum (UTC)18:25:12
Sun altitude-4.3°
Sun directionnorth-west (293.8°)
What you’ll see in Naples
This is a sunset eclipse. The Moon takes a growing bite out of the Sun, but the deepest point happens after the Sun has set, so the maximum coverage is not visible from the ground here. Watch low toward the north-west horizon during the partial phase. Certified solar eye protection is required the whole time the Sun is visible.
Eclipse timeline for Naples
| Event | Local (UTC+2) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 19:33 | 17:33:55 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 20:25 | 18:25:12 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 21:13 | 19:13:54 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 40.8518°, 14.2681°. Local times use the Europe/Rome time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Will I see the eclipse from Naples?
- Partly. Naples sees a partial eclipse, but the Sun sets before the moment of greatest eclipse, so the deepest coverage happens below the horizon. Watch the partial phase low toward the north-west horizon before sunset.
- How much of the Sun is covered in Naples?
- Up to 96.4% of the Sun’s disc is covered at greatest eclipse — but that maximum is below the horizon from Naples, so the visible coverage is somewhat less.
- 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.