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Partielle Sonnenfinsternis · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Stavanger

Stavanger sees a partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 85.1% of the Sun covered at around 19:59 CEST, with the Sun a comfortable ~10° above the horizon.

Partielle Finsternis Get certified eclipse glasses

Maximum~19:59 CESTRogaland · Norway · 12 Aug 2026

Dauer~1h 48m 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~10° above the WNW horizonhigh enough that cloud, not terrain, is the risk

Bedeckungsgrad85.1% (partial)Stavanger is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 85.1% 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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Stavanger sees a partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 85.1% of the Sun covered at around 19:59 CEST, with the Sun a comfortable ~10° above the horizon.

Below: Stavanger'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

~19:04 CESTPartielle Phase beginnt — erster "Biss" aus der Sonne

~19:59 CESTPartiell — ~1h 48m of partial eclipse. Brille nur bei totaler Finsternis ablegen.

~21:33 CESTEclipse ends ~20:52 CEST

The eclipse runs from about 19:04 to 20:52 CEST, with maximum at around 19:59 and the Sun ~10° above the west-northwest horizon. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 21:33 CEST, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Wo man sich aufstellen sollte

Die besten Beobachtungsplätze

Stavanger harbour and Vågen

Harbour · central

Open water in the centre

The old harbour gives an open low sightline with the white wooden houses as foreground.

Sola beach

Beach · open North Sea

Best low horizon

The long sand beach west of the city faces open ocean with nothing in the way.

Ullandhaug tower

Elevated · panoramic

Height above the city

The hill and tower give a wide view over Stavanger and out to sea.

Jæren coast south of the city

Coast · vast open

Widest horizon in Norway's south-west

The flat Jæren coastline gives kilometre after kilometre of open western sea horizon.

Deepest Norwegian coverage

The advantage here

~85%

South-west Norway sees more of the Sun covered than Oslo or the north.

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
A reasonable view west — the Sun is ~10° up, so gaps in cloud are enough
Arrive before 19:04 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

Stavanger Sonnenfinsternis FAQ

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

No. Stavanger is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 85.1% 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 Stavanger?

The partial phase begins at about 19:04 CEST and maximum — 85.1% coverage — comes at roughly 19:59 CEST. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 21:33 CEST, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Do I need eclipse glasses in Stavanger?

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 85.1% 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 Stavanger?

With the Sun about 10° 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 Stavanger 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).