PartialRabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco
Rabat Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From Rabat, Morocco, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse covers up to 88.2% of the Sun, peaking at 19:43 local time (UTC+1) with the Sun 6.1° above the west horizon.
Eclipse at a glance
TypePartial
Max obscuration88.2%
Magnitude0.901
Maximum (local)19:43 UTC+1
Maximum (UTC)18:43:01
Sun altitude6.1°
Sun directionwest (283.8°)
What you’ll see in Rabat
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 88.2% of the Sun is hidden. Certified solar eye protection (ISO 12312-2) is required for the entire eclipse.
Eclipse timeline for Rabat
| Event | Local (UTC+1) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 18:47 | 17:47:50 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 19:43 | 18:43:01 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 20:34 | 19:34:29 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 34.0209°, -6.8416°. Local times use the Africa/Casablanca time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rabat in the path of totality?
- No. Rabat sees a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with up to 88.2% of the Sun covered at maximum (19:43 UTC+1). The nearest totality is to the north.
- What time is the eclipse in Rabat?
- Greatest eclipse is at 19:43 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.