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Μερική έκλειψη Ηλίου · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Bergen

Bergen sees a partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 85.0% of the Sun covered at around 19:57 CEST, with the Sun a comfortable ~11° above the horizon.

Μερική έκλειψη Get certified eclipse glasses

Μέγιστο~19:57 CESTVestland · Norway · 12 Aug 2026

Διάρκεια~1h 49m 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.

Ύψος Ηλίου~11° above the WNW horizonhigh enough that cloud, not terrain, is the risk

Κάλυψη85.0% (partial)Bergen 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.

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

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Bergen sees a partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 85.0% of the Sun covered at around 19:57 CEST, with the Sun a comfortable ~11° above the horizon.

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

Το χρονοδιάγραμμα

Πότε συμβαίνει η έκλειψη

~19:01 CESTΑρχίζει η μερική φάση — πρώτο "δάγκωμα" στον Ήλιο

~19:57 CESTΜερική — ~1h 49m of partial eclipse. Αφαιρέστε τα γυαλιά μόνο αν είναι ολική.

~21:42 CESTEclipse ends ~20:50 CEST

The eclipse runs from about 19:01 to 20:50 CEST, with maximum at around 19:57 and the Sun ~11° above the west-northwest horizon. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 21:42 CEST, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Πού να στηθείτε

Οι καλύτερες θέσεις παρακολούθησης

Fløyen

Mountain · funicular

Best view over the city

The funicular mountain above Bergen gives a commanding panorama over the city, fjord and islands.

Ulriken

Mountain · highest

Widest horizon

The highest of Bergen's seven mountains, reached by cable car, with views far out to sea.

Bryggen and the harbour

Waterfront · UNESCO

Open water, historic foreground

The old Hanseatic wharf gives an open low sightline across the harbour.

Nordnes peninsula

Coast · open fjord

Clean western view

The park at the peninsula's tip looks straight out along the fjord to the west.

South toward Stavanger

Marginally deeper

~85%

Coverage deepens slightly toward Norway's south-west corner.

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.

Η πρόγνωση καιρού

Θα είναι καθαρός ο ουρανός;

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.

Σχεδιάστε την ημέρα

Η λίστα ελέγχου για την ημέρα της έκλειψης

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 ~11° up, so gaps in cloud are enough
Arrive before 19:01 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

Παρακολουθήστε με ασφάλεια

Όποιος τρόπος και αν επιλέξετε, παρακολουθήστε με ασφάλεια

Κάθε προϊόν Absolute Eclipse είναι ανεξάρτητα πιστοποιημένο και κατασκευασμένο στην ΕΕ. Δεν υπάρχει ασφαλής στιγμή να κοιτάξετε χωρίς προστασία — φοράτε πιστοποιημένο εξοπλισμό όλη την ώρα.

Πιστοποίηση ISO 12312-2
CE · ΕΕ 2016/425 ΜΑΠ
Κατασκευή και αποστολή από ΕΕ

Συχνές ερωτήσεις για την έκλειψη στην Bergen

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

No. Bergen 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 Bergen?

The partial phase begins at about 19:01 CEST and maximum — 85.0% coverage — comes at roughly 19:57 CEST. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 21:42 CEST, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Do I need eclipse glasses in Bergen?

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 Bergen?

With the Sun about 11° 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 Bergen on eclipse day?

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

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● Μερική

Πηγές: timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (καιρός) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Οι ώρες είναι τοπικές (CEST).