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Partielle Sonnenfinsternis · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Oran

Oran sees a deep partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 95.0% of the Sun covered at around 19:38 CET, with the Sun only ~3° above the horizon.

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Maximum~19:38 CETOran · Algeria · 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~3° above the WNW horizonlow in the west — an open horizon is essential

Bedeckungsgrad95.0% (partial)Oran is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 95.0% 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 Reliably clear · ≈80%North Africa in mid-August is hot, dry and almost always cloud-free — among the best odds anywhere for this eclipse.

Countdown bis zum Maximum

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Oran sees a deep partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 95.0% of the Sun covered at around 19:38 CET, with the Sun only ~3° above the horizon.

Below: Oran'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

~18:44 CETPartielle Phase beginnt — erster "Biss" aus der Sonne

~19:38 CETPartiell — ~1h 45m of partial eclipse. Brille nur bei totaler Finsternis ablegen.

~19:55 CETEclipse ends ~20:29 CET

The eclipse runs from about 18:44 to 20:29 CET, with maximum at around 19:38 and the Sun ~3° above the west-northwest horizon. The Sun sets at 19:55 CET, during the eclipse, so the later stages happen below the horizon — an open west-northwest view is essential.

Wo man sich aufstellen sollte

Die besten Beobachtungsplätze

Santa Cruz fort

Elevated · mountaintop fortress

Best panorama in Oran

The Spanish fort on Murdjadjo mountain looks down over the whole city and out to sea — height and an open western horizon together.

Corniche Oranaise

Coast · promenade

Open Mediterranean sightline

The coast road west of the city gives a series of open sea viewpoints.

Les Andalouses beach

Beach · west of city

Clean open horizon

The beaches west of Oran face open water with nothing to block the setting Sun.

Cap Falcon

Headland · dramatic

Wide open sea view

The cape north-west of the city reaches into the Mediterranean with unobstructed horizons.

Highest coverage with a visible Sun

The advantage here

~95%

The Oran region combines very deep coverage with the Sun still comfortably above the horizon — better geometry than Algiers, where maximum falls below it.

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?

North Africa in mid-August is hot, dry and almost always cloud-free — among the best odds anywhere for this eclipse.

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 ~3° up
Arrive before 18:44 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

Oran Sonnenfinsternis FAQ

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

No. Oran is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 95.0% 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 Oran?

The partial phase begins at about 18:44 CET and maximum — 95.0% coverage — comes at roughly 19:38 CET. The Sun sets at 19:55 CET, during the eclipse, so the later stages happen below the horizon — an open west-northwest view is essential.

Do I need eclipse glasses in Oran?

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 95.0% 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 Oran?

The Sun is only about 3° 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.

Why is Oran better than Algiers for this eclipse?

Because of the horizon. Algiers sees marginally deeper coverage on paper, but the Sun is essentially at or below the horizon when the eclipse peaks there, so the deepest phase cannot be seen. In Oran the Sun is still around 3° up at maximum — low, but genuinely observable with a clear western sea horizon.

Will the weather be clear in Oran on eclipse day?

North Africa in mid-August is hot, dry and almost always cloud-free — among the best odds anywhere for this eclipse.

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