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Nuuk Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From Nuuk, Greenland, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse covers up to 78.9% of the Sun, peaking at 16:35 local time (UTC−1) with the Sun 36.2° above the south-west horizon.
Eclipse at a glance
TypePartial
Max obscuration78.9%
Magnitude0.826
Maximum (local)16:35 UTC−1
Maximum (UTC)17:35:45
Sun altitude36.2°
Sun directionsouth-west (218.1°)
What you’ll see in Nuuk
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 78.9% of the Sun is hidden. Certified solar eye protection (ISO 12312-2) is required for the entire eclipse.
Eclipse timeline for Nuuk
| Event | Local (UTC−1) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 15:30 | 16:30:01 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 16:35 | 17:35:45 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 17:39 | 18:39:12 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 64.1836°, -51.7214°. Local times use the America/Nuuk time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Nuuk in the path of totality?
- No. Nuuk sees a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with up to 78.9% of the Sun covered at maximum (16:35 UTC−1). The nearest totality is to the north.
- What time is the eclipse in Nuuk?
- Greatest eclipse is at 16:35 local time (UTC−1). 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.