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Latest information on the solar eclipse on 12 August 2026
🌒 The solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 – what Germany can expect
On the evening of 12 August 2026, an extraordinary celestial event is set to take place: a total solar eclipse will pass over parts of Europe – though not over Germany. Here in Germany, we will experience an impressive partial eclipse, which will nonetheless provide a rare and spectacular spectacle.
🔭 What can you see in Germany?
Germany lies entirely in the penumbra of the Moon. As a result, the Sun is not completely obscured, but is clearly nibbled away at. The extent of the eclipse varies from region to region:
- Berlin: approx. 85% coverage
- Bremen: approx. 86%
- Düsseldorf / North Rhine-Westphalia: approx. 88%
- Frankfurt am Main: approx. 88%
This makes Germany one of the regions with the highest coverage outside the totality zone.
🕒 Times of darkness in Germany
The eclipse will take place in the early evening – perfect for viewing, as the sun is still relatively high in the sky but the light is already softening.
- Start of the partial phase: approx. 19:11–19:20 CEST
- End of the partial phase: approx. 20:48–21:03 CEST
What do you need to view the solar eclipse safely? You can find a compilation here!
LuntSolarSystems - Calcium Blocking Filter Modul with B600 - 2'' in Star diagonal with T2 connection
Enables the installation of LUNT solar telescopes on astronomical mounts
- 100mm long prism rail according to the VIXEN GP level
- For solar telescopes from Lunt Solar Systems
- Suitable for common astronomical mounts
Skywatcher Heliostar 76/630 Solar prominence telescope
This telescope uses multiple technologies to protect the human eye during observation, including a thermal infrared reflection film, a special filter to block heat, and a filter to block the entry of ultraviolet light, thus blocking stray light that affects the observation.
Features:- Magnification (with included eyepiece): 31.5x
- Eyepiece 1.25’ 20mm, 70° wide angle
- Telescope focal length: 630mm f/8.3
- Clear aperture 76mm
- Etalon bandwidth: <0.5 Angstrom
- Tuning method: ‘Pressure tuning’
- 11.5mm block filter
- 90° (1.25") solar zenith mirror
- Safe solar finder
- 2’ dual-speed Crayford focuser
- Tube rings and 45mm Vixen style dovetail bar with 1/4 inch thread
- Universal smartphone adapter included
- Suitable for CCD photography with 1.25’ adapter - backfocus 58mm or less
- Size of the solar image: 6mm
- Sky-Watcher SolarQuest Solar Go-To/Tracking mount recommended (optional)
- Safety Compliance Certification: ISO12312-2:2015
- OTA Length: 600mm
- OTA Weight: 3.8kg
- Case included in delivery
