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Éclipse solaire partielle · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Szczecin

Szczecin sees a partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 83.9% of the Sun covered at around 20:06 CEST, with the Sun only ~4° above the horizon.

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Maximum~20:06 CESTWest Pomerania · Poland · 12 Aug 2026

Durée~1h 43m 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.

Hauteur du Soleil~4° above the WNW horizonlow in the west — an open horizon is essential

Couverture83.9% (partial)Szczecin is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 83.9% 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.

Probabilité de ciel dégagé Mixed · ≈54%Western Poland and the Baltic coast see mixed August weather; the bigger problem is how low the Sun is at maximum.

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Szczecin sees a partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 83.9% of the Sun covered at around 20:06 CEST, with the Sun only ~4° above the horizon.

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

Le déroulé

Quand l'éclipse a lieu

~19:13 CESTDébut de la phase partielle — première morsure dans le Soleil

~20:06 CESTPartielle — ~1h 43m of partial eclipse. Lunettes à retirer seulement en cas de totalité.

~20:36 CESTEclipse ends ~20:56 CEST

The eclipse runs from about 19:13 to 20:56 CEST, with maximum at around 20:06 and the Sun ~4° above the west-northwest horizon. The Sun sets at 20:36 CEST, during the eclipse, so the later stages happen below the horizon — an open west-northwest view is essential.

Où s'installer

Les meilleurs endroits pour observer

Wały Chrobrego terraces

Elevated · grand terrace

Best open view in the city

The great riverside terraces look west over the Oder with a monumental foreground — the obvious choice.

Oder riverbank and the port

Riverside · open

Wide low corridor

The river gives a broad, building-free sightline through the city.

Lake Dąbie shore

Lakeside · open water

Flat open horizon

The large lake east of the city gives open water and an unobstructed low view.

Open country west toward the German border

Rural · flat

Cleanest low horizon

West of Szczecin the land is flat and open — essential with the Sun only 3.5° up.

Deepest Polish coverage

The advantage here

~84%

North-western Poland sees more of the Sun covered than the rest of the country, and the Sun is highest here.

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 météo

Le ciel sera-t-il dégagé ?

Western Poland and the Baltic coast see mixed August weather; the bigger problem is how low the Sun is at maximum.

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.

Planifier la journée

Votre checklist pour le jour de l'éclipse

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 19:13 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

Observer en toute sécurité

Quelle que soit votre façon d'observer, faites-le en sécurité

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FAQ sur l'éclipse en Szczecin

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

No. Szczecin is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 83.9% 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 Szczecin?

The partial phase begins at about 19:13 CEST and maximum — 83.9% coverage — comes at roughly 20:06 CEST. The Sun sets at 20:36 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 Szczecin?

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 83.9% 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 Szczecin?

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.

Where in Poland is the 2026 eclipse best seen?

In the far west and north-west. Szczecin, Gorzów and the Oder border region see the deepest coverage — around 84–85% — and, crucially, the Sun is still a few degrees above the horizon at maximum. Further east and south the Sun is at or below the horizon when the eclipse peaks.

Will the weather be clear in Szczecin on eclipse day?

Western Poland and the Baltic coast see mixed August weather; the bigger problem is how low the Sun is at maximum.

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Sources : timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (météo) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Les heures sont locales (CEST).