PartialVienna, Austria
Vienna Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From Vienna, Austria, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse is already under way as the Sun sets. The Moon covers up to 87.3% 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 obscuration87.3%
Magnitude0.894
Maximum (local)20:13 UTC+2
Maximum (UTC)18:13:49
Sun altitude-0.9°
Sun directionnorth-west (293.6°)
What you’ll see in Vienna
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 Vienna
| Event | Local (UTC+2) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 19:22 | 17:22:02 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 20:13 | 18:13:49 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 21:03 | 19:03:12 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 48.2082°, 16.3738°. Local times use the Europe/Vienna time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Will I see the eclipse from Vienna?
- Partly. Vienna 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 Vienna?
- Up to 87.3% of the Sun’s disc is covered at greatest eclipse — but that maximum is below the horizon from Vienna, 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.