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Partielle Sonnenfinsternis · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Höfn

Höfn sees a deep partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 96.2% of the Sun covered at around 17:49 GMT, with the Sun a comfortable ~22° above the horizon.

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Maximum~17:49 GMTSoutheast · Iceland · 12 Aug 2026

Dauer~1h 58m 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~22° above the WNW horizonhigh enough that cloud, not terrain, is the risk

Bedeckungsgrad96.2% (partial)Höfn is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 96.2% of the Sun is covered at maximum — a deep partial eclipse, but not a total one. The corona never appears and the sky does not go dark.

Heiterkeitschance Cloud is the main obstacle · ≈38%Iceland in August is frequently overcast and the weather changes fast. The Sun is high, so cloud is the only real enemy.

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Höfn sees a deep partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 96.2% of the Sun covered at around 17:49 GMT, with the Sun a comfortable ~22° above the horizon.

Below: Höfn'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

~16:49 GMTPartielle Phase beginnt — erster "Biss" aus der Sonne

~17:49 GMTPartiell — ~1h 58m of partial eclipse. Brille nur bei totaler Finsternis ablegen.

~21:27 GMTEclipse ends ~18:47 GMT

The eclipse runs from about 16:49 to 18:47 GMT, with maximum at around 17:49 and the Sun ~22° above the west-northwest horizon. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 21:27 GMT, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Wo man sich aufstellen sollte

Die besten Beobachtungsplätze

Höfn harbour front

Harbour · open water

Glacier backdrop, open sky

The harbour looks out over the lagoon with Vatnajökull behind — a rare combination of open horizon and dramatic backdrop.

Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon

Lagoon · iconic

Icebergs and open sky

The glacier lagoon west of Höfn gives one of Iceland's great settings with wide open horizons.

Stokksnes and Vestrahorn

Headland · dramatic

Mountain and black sand

The peninsula east of town has a spectacular mountain backdrop and open sea views.

Open coast toward Djúpivogur

Coast · quiet

Wide sea horizon

The road east gives a series of open coastal viewpoints away from the crowds.

West for deeper coverage

More of the Sun covered

Toward Reykjavík

Höfn is in the south-east and sees less than the south-west; the path itself is far to the west.

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?

Iceland in August is frequently overcast and the weather changes fast. The Sun is high, so cloud is the only real enemy.

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
A reasonable view west — the Sun is ~22° up, so gaps in cloud are enough
Arrive before 16:49 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

Höfn Sonnenfinsternis FAQ

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

No. Höfn is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 96.2% 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 Höfn?

The partial phase begins at about 16:49 GMT and maximum — 96.2% coverage — comes at roughly 17:49 GMT. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 21:27 GMT, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Do I need eclipse glasses in Höfn?

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 96.2% 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 Höfn?

With the Sun about 22° above the horizon at maximum, a break in the cloud matters more than a perfect horizon — though higher, open ground still gives the best view.

Will the weather be clear in Höfn on eclipse day?

Iceland in August is frequently overcast and the weather changes fast. The Sun is high, so cloud is the only real enemy.

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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