PartialZürich, Switzerland
Zürich Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From Zürich, Switzerland, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse covers up to 90.6% of the Sun, peaking at 20:17 local time (UTC+2) with the Sun 3.1° above the west horizon.
Eclipse at a glance
TypePartial
Max obscuration90.6%
Magnitude0.919
Maximum (local)20:17 UTC+2
Maximum (UTC)18:17:59
Sun altitude3.1°
Sun directionwest (288.6°)
What you’ll see in Zürich
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 90.6% of the Sun is hidden. Certified solar eye protection (ISO 12312-2) is required for the entire eclipse.
Eclipse timeline for Zürich
| Event | Local (UTC+2) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 19:24 | 17:24:35 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 20:17 | 18:17:59 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 21:08 | 19:08:39 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 47.3769°, 8.5417°. Local times use the Europe/Zurich time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Zürich in the path of totality?
- No. Zürich sees a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with up to 90.6% of the Sun covered at maximum (20:17 UTC+2). The nearest totality is to the north.
- What time is the eclipse in Zürich?
- 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.