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Partielle Sonnenfinsternis · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Esbjerg

Esbjerg sees a partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 85.0% of the Sun covered at around 20:04 CEST, with the Sun only ~8° above the horizon.

Partielle Finsternis Get certified eclipse glasses

Maximum~20:04 CESTSouth Denmark · Denmark · 12 Aug 2026

Dauer~1h 46m of partial eclipseThis is the full partial eclipse from first to last contact. There is no totality here — the Sun is never completely covered, so there is no corona and no moment when it is safe to look without protection.

Sonnenhöhe~8° above the WNW horizonlow in the west — an open horizon is essential

Bedeckungsgrad85.0% (partial)Esbjerg is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 85.0% of the Sun is covered at maximum — a substantial partial eclipse, but not a total one. The corona never appears and the sky does not go dark.

Heiterkeitschance Changeable · ≈50%Scandinavian August weather is changeable but often bright in the evening; the Sun stays reasonably high here.

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Esbjerg sees a partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 85.0% of the Sun covered at around 20:04 CEST, with the Sun only ~8° above the horizon.

Below: Esbjerg's exact timings, the best open viewpoints, why your eclipse glasses never come off here, and where the real totality is.

Die Zeitleiste

Wann die Finsternis stattfindet

~19:10 CESTPartielle Phase beginnt — erster "Biss" aus der Sonne

~20:04 CESTPartiell — ~1h 46m of partial eclipse. Brille nur bei totaler Finsternis ablegen.

~21:07 CESTEclipse ends ~20:56 CEST

The eclipse runs from about 19:10 to 20:56 CEST, with maximum at around 20:04 and the Sun ~8° above the west-northwest horizon. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 21:07 CEST, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Wo man sich aufstellen sollte

Die besten Beobachtungsplätze

Sædding beach and Men at Sea

Coast · landmark

Open North Sea horizon

The great white sculptures look out over the sea — an unforgettable foreground with a completely open western view.

Esbjerg harbour front

Harbour · open water

Low open sightline

The working harbour gives wide open views over the water.

Fanø island

Island · vast beaches

Widest open horizon

The island's enormous flat beaches face open sea with nothing in the way.

Marbæk and the coastal dunes

Dunes · elevated

Height above the shore

The dune ridge north of the city gives modest elevation and open sea views.

Deepest coverage in Denmark

The advantage here

~85%

South-west Jutland sees more of the Sun covered than anywhere else in Denmark.

Local astronomy societies and science centres often organise safe public viewing with filtered telescopes — worth checking closer to the date.

Plan your trip

Where to stay near the eclipse

Accommodation around the viewing area for eclipse night (11–13 Aug 2026). Compare hotels and rentals live on the map below.

Die Wetterprognose

Wird der Himmel klar sein?

Scandinavian August weather is changeable but often bright in the evening; the Sun stays reasonably high here.

The deciding factor here is simply whether the sky is clear at the right moment. Check the forecast in the final 48 hours and, if you can, keep the option of moving to a gap in the cloud.

Den Tag planen

Ihre Checkliste für den Finsternistag

Certified ISO 12312-2 / CE eclipse glasses — one pair per person
Glasses stay ON for the entire eclipse — there is no safe moment here
An open west-northwest horizon — the Sun is only ~8° up
Arrive before 19:10 to catch first contact

Check the cloud forecast in the final 48 hours
Never look through a camera, phone or binoculars without a proper solar filter
Pinhole projection is a safe way for groups to watch together
If you want totality, it is northern Spain — not here

Sicher beobachten

Wie auch immer Sie beobachten — tun Sie es sicher

Alle Absolute-Eclipse-Produkte sind unabhängig zertifiziert und in der EU hergestellt. Hier gibt es keinen sicheren Moment ohne Augenschutz — zertifizierte Sehhilfen die ganze Zeit tragen.

ISO 12312-2 zertifiziert
CE · EU 2016/425 PSA
Hergestellt und versandt in der EU

Esbjerg Sonnenfinsternis FAQ

Will Esbjerg see a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026?

No. Esbjerg is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 85.0% of the Sun covered at maximum. It is a striking sight through eclipse glasses, but the corona does not appear and the sky does not go dark. The path of totality crosses northern Spain.

What time is the eclipse in Esbjerg?

The partial phase begins at about 19:10 CEST and maximum — 85.0% coverage — comes at roughly 20:04 CEST. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 21:07 CEST, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Do I need eclipse glasses in Esbjerg?

Yes, for the entire eclipse without exception. Because the Sun is never fully covered, there is never a safe moment to look with the naked eye. Even at 85.0% coverage the remaining sliver is dangerously bright. Certified ISO 12312-2 / CE glasses stay on from start to finish.

Where should I watch from in Esbjerg?

The Sun is only about 8° above the horizon, so you need an open, unobstructed view to the west-northwest. Buildings, hills and trees in that direction will hide the deepest phase.

Will the weather be clear in Esbjerg on eclipse day?

Scandinavian August weather is changeable but often bright in the evening; the Sun stays reasonably high here.

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Quellen: timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (Wetter) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Zeiten sind lokal (MESZ).