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The 12 August 2026 eclipse has passed

The information below describes the 2026 event. For the next total solar eclipse, use our guide to 2 August 2027: the path and timings are different.

Nuremberg, Germany

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Μερική έκλειψη Ηλίου · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Nuremberg

Nuremberg sees a partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 87.8% of the Sun covered at around 20:13 CEST, with the Sun only ~3° above the horizon.

Μερική έκλειψη Get certified eclipse glasses
Μέγιστο~20:13 CESTBavaria · Germany · 12 Aug 2026
Διάρκεια~1h 44m 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~3° above the WNW horizonlow in the west — an open horizon is essential
Κάλυψη87.8% (partial)Nuremberg is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 87.8% 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 Mixed, better in the south · ≈58%Southern Germany is usually warmer and clearer than the north, though Alpine and Black Forest cloud can build in the evening.
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Nuremberg sees a partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 87.8% of the Sun covered at around 20:13 CEST, with the Sun only ~3° above the horizon.

Below: Nuremberg'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

~19:20 CESTΑρχίζει η μερική φάση — πρώτο "δάγκωμα" στον Ήλιο
~20:13 CESTΜερική — ~1h 44m of partial eclipse. Αφαιρέστε τα γυαλιά μόνο αν είναι ολική.
~20:38 CESTEclipse ends ~21:04 CEST

The eclipse runs from about 19:20 to 21:04 CEST, with maximum at around 20:13 and the Sun ~3° above the west-northwest horizon. The Sun sets at 20:38 CEST, during the eclipse, so the later stages happen below the horizon — an open west-northwest view is essential.

Πού να στηθείτε

Οι καλύτερες θέσεις παρακολούθησης

Kaiserburg castle terrace

Elevated · historic

Best view over the old town

The imperial castle terrace looks west across the red rooftops — height, history and the right direction.

Schmausenbuck and the Tiergarten heights

Elevated · east

Height above the basin

The hills east of the city give the widest local horizon.

Wöhrder See

Lakeside · open water

Flat open sightline

The lake east of the centre gives open water and sky with room to gather.

Volkspark Dutzendteich

Park · large open

Space and clear views

Open parkland and lakes with wide sightlines.

West for deeper coverage

More of the Sun covered

Toward Stuttgart and Freiburg

Coverage deepens westward and southward across Germany.

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;

Southern Germany is usually warmer and clearer than the north, though Alpine and Black Forest cloud can build in the evening.

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
  • An open west-northwest horizon — the Sun is only ~3° up
  • Arrive before 19:20 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

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Γρήγορες απαντήσεις

Συχνές ερωτήσεις για την έκλειψη στην Nuremberg

Will Nuremberg see a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026?
No. Nuremberg is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 87.8% 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 Nuremberg?
The partial phase begins at about 19:20 CEST and maximum — 87.8% coverage — comes at roughly 20:13 CEST. The Sun sets at 20:38 CEST, during the eclipse, so the later stages happen below the horizon — an open west-northwest view is essential.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Nuremberg?
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 87.8% 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 Nuremberg?
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.
Will the weather be clear in Nuremberg on eclipse day?
Southern Germany is usually warmer and clearer than the north, though Alpine and Black Forest cloud can build in the evening.

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Κοντινές περιοχές για παρακολούθηση

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