PartialÎle-de-France, France
Paris Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From Paris, France, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse covers up to 92.1% of the Sun, peaking at 20:17 local time (UTC+2) with the Sun 7.6° above the west horizon.
Eclipse at a glance
TypePartial
Max obscuration92.1%
Magnitude0.931
Maximum (local)20:17 UTC+2
Maximum (UTC)18:17:19
Sun altitude7.6°
Sun directionwest (283.8°)
What you’ll see in Paris
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 92.1% of the Sun is hidden. Certified solar eye protection (ISO 12312-2) is required for the entire eclipse.
Eclipse timeline for Paris
| Event | Local (UTC+2) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 19:22 | 17:22:13 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 20:17 | 18:17:19 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 21:09 | 19:09:25 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 48.8566°, 2.3522°. Local times use the Europe/Paris time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Paris in the path of totality?
- No. Paris sees a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with up to 92.1% of the Sun covered at maximum (20:17 UTC+2). The nearest totality is to the north.
- What time is the eclipse in Paris?
- Greatest eclipse is at 20:17 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.