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Partielle Sonnenfinsternis · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Gothenburg

Gothenburg sees a partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 83.0% of the Sun covered at around 20:00 CEST, with the Sun only ~7° above the horizon.

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Maximum~20:00 CESTVästra Götaland · Sweden · 12 Aug 2026

Dauer~1h 45m 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~7° above the WNW horizonlow in the west — an open horizon is essential

Bedeckungsgrad83.0% (partial)Gothenburg is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 83.0% 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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Gothenburg sees a partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 83.0% of the Sun covered at around 20:00 CEST, with the Sun only ~7° above the horizon.

Below: Gothenburg'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

~19:06 CESTPartielle Phase beginnt — erster "Biss" aus der Sonne

~20:00 CESTPartiell — ~1h 45m of partial eclipse. Brille nur bei totaler Finsternis ablegen.

~21:02 CESTEclipse ends ~20:51 CEST

The eclipse runs from about 19:06 to 20:51 CEST, with maximum at around 20:00 and the Sun ~7° above the west-northwest horizon. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 21:02 CEST, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Wo man sich aufstellen sollte

Die besten Beobachtungsplätze

Skansen Kronan

Elevated · fortress hill

Best open view over the city

The hilltop fortress gives a wide panorama west over Gothenburg toward the sea.

Älvsborg bridge and the river mouth

Riverside · open

Wide low corridor

The Göta älv gives a broad open sightline toward the archipelago and open water.

Saltholmen and the archipelago ferries

Coast · open sea

Island horizons

The western shore and islands give open sea views and clean sightlines.

Ramberget, Hisingen

Elevated · panoramic

Height above the river

The rocky hill north of the river gives one of the best free views in the city.

South to Skåne for deeper coverage

More of the Sun covered

Malmö ~83%

Coverage deepens southward across Sweden.

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 ~7° up
Arrive before 19:06 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

Gothenburg Sonnenfinsternis FAQ

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

No. Gothenburg is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 83.0% 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 Gothenburg?

The partial phase begins at about 19:06 CEST and maximum — 83.0% coverage — comes at roughly 20:00 CEST. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 21:02 CEST, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Do I need eclipse glasses in Gothenburg?

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 83.0% 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 Gothenburg?

The Sun is only about 7° 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 Gothenburg on eclipse day?

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

Den Pfad weiter erkunden

Nahegelegene Regionen zur Beobachtung

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

The 12 August 2026 eclipse has passed