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Eclissi solare parziale · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Hanover

Hanover sees a partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 86.1% of the Sun covered at around 20:09 CEST, with the Sun only ~5° above the horizon.

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Massimo~20:09 CESTLower Saxony · Germany · 12 Aug 2026

Durata~1h 45m 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.

Altitudine del Sole~5° above the WNW horizonlow in the west — an open horizon is essential

Copertura86.1% (partial)Hanover is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 86.1% 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.

Probabilità di cielo sereno Changeable · ≈52%Northern Germany in August is genuinely changeable — sun and showers in the same evening are normal.

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Hanover sees a partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 86.1% of the Sun covered at around 20:09 CEST, with the Sun only ~5° above the horizon.

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

La sequenza temporale

Quando avviene l’eclissi

~19:15 CESTInizia la fase parziale — primo "morso" al Sole

~20:09 CESTParziale — ~1h 45m of partial eclipse. Occhiali da togliere solo durante la totalità.

~20:52 CESTEclipse ends ~21:00 CEST

The eclipse runs from about 19:15 to 21:00 CEST, with maximum at around 20:09 and the Sun ~5° above the west-northwest horizon. The Sun sets at 20:52 CEST, during the eclipse, so the later stages happen below the horizon — an open west-northwest view is essential.

Dove posizionarsi

I migliori posti per osservare

Neues Rathaus dome

Landmark · viewing platform

Height over the city

The town hall dome gives a panoramic view above the rooftops — check opening times against the eclipse.

Maschsee lakeshore

Lakeside · open water

Flat open horizon

The city lake gives a broad, low sightline with room for crowds along its banks.

Herrenhausen gardens

Gardens · open ground

Space and clear sky

The great baroque gardens have wide open lawns with unobstructed sightlines.

Benther Berg

Elevated · west of city

Height above the plain

The low hill west of Hannover gives a longer view toward the setting Sun.

South for deeper coverage

More of the Sun covered

Toward the south-west

Northern Germany sees the shallowest coverage; the south-west sees the most.

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.

Le previsioni meteo

Il cielo sarà sereno?

Northern Germany in August is genuinely changeable — sun and showers in the same evening are normal.

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.

Pianifica la giornata

La tua lista di controllo per il giorno dell’eclissi

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 ~5° up
Arrive before 19:15 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

Osserva in sicurezza

Qualunque sia il tuo modo di guardare, fallo in sicurezza

Tutti i prodotti Absolute Eclipse sono certificati in modo indipendente e prodotti nell’UE. Non esiste un momento sicuro per guardare a occhio nudo — indossa sempre occhiali certificati.

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FAQ sull’eclissi di Hanover

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

No. Hanover is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 86.1% 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 Hanover?

The partial phase begins at about 19:15 CEST and maximum — 86.1% coverage — comes at roughly 20:09 CEST. The Sun sets at 20:52 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 Hanover?

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 86.1% 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 Hanover?

The Sun is only about 5° 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 Hanover on eclipse day?

Northern Germany in August is genuinely changeable — sun and showers in the same evening are normal.

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Fonti: timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (meteo) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Gli orari sono locali (CEST).