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Eclipse solar parcial · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Lausanne

Lausanne sees a deep partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 92.2% of the Sun covered at around 20:19 CEST, with the Sun only ~4° above the horizon.

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Máximo~20:19 CESTVaud · Switzerland · 12 Aug 2026

Duración~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.

Altitud del Sol~4° above the WNW horizonlow in the west — an open horizon is essential

Cobertura92.2% (partial)Lausanne is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 92.2% 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.

Probabilidad de cielo despejado Mixed, valley-dependent · ≈56%Swiss and Alpine weather in August varies sharply by valley; afternoon build-ups are common but often clear by evening.

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Lausanne sees a deep partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 92.2% of the Sun covered at around 20:19 CEST, with the Sun only ~4° above the horizon.

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

La línea de tiempo

Cuándo ocurre el eclipse

~19:26 CESTComienza la fase parcial — primer mordisco al Sol

~20:19 CESTParcial — ~1h 44m of partial eclipse. Quita las gafas solo si es total.

~20:48 CESTEclipse ends ~21:10 CEST

The eclipse runs from about 19:26 to 21:10 CEST, with maximum at around 20:19 and the Sun ~4° above the west-northwest horizon. The Sun sets at 20:48 CEST, during the eclipse, so the later stages happen below the horizon — an open west-northwest view is essential.

Dónde situarse

Los mejores lugares para observar

Ouchy lakefront

Lakeside · open water

Wide low horizon

The lakeside promenade gives an open sightline west along Lake Geneva with the Alps opposite.

Cathedral terrace

Elevated · historic

Height above the city

The Gothic cathedral's terrace looks out over the rooftops and the lake.

Sauvabelin tower

Tower · wooded height

Panorama above the trees

The wooden tower above Lausanne gives a 360° view over city and lake.

Lavaux vineyard terraces

Terraces · UNESCO

Open slopes above the water

The stepped vineyards east of the city give height, open western views and a spectacular setting.

West along the lake

Marginally deeper

Toward Geneva

Coverage deepens very slightly toward Geneva and the French border.

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.

La previsión meteorológica

¿Estará el cielo despejado?

Swiss and Alpine weather in August varies sharply by valley; afternoon build-ups are common but often clear by 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.

Planifica el día

Tu lista de verificación para el día del eclipse

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 ~4° up
Arrive before 19:26 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

Observa con seguridad

Como quiera que lo veas, hazlo con seguridad

Todos los productos Absolute Eclipse están certificados de forma independiente y fabricados en la UE. No hay ningún momento seguro para mirar sin protección — usa gafas certificadas todo el tiempo.

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Preguntas frecuentes sobre el eclipse en Lausanne

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

No. Lausanne is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 92.2% 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 Lausanne?

The partial phase begins at about 19:26 CEST and maximum — 92.2% coverage — comes at roughly 20:19 CEST. The Sun sets at 20:48 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 Lausanne?

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 92.2% 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 Lausanne?

The Sun is only about 4° 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 Lausanne on eclipse day?

Swiss and Alpine weather in August varies sharply by valley; afternoon build-ups are common but often clear by evening.

Sigue explorando el camino

Regiones cercanas desde donde observar

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Fuentes: timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (tiempo) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Los horarios son locales (CEST).

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