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Eclissi solare parziale · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Ventimiglia

Ventimiglia sees a deep partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 94.8% of the Sun covered at around 20:23 CEST, with the Sun only ~2° above the horizon.

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Massimo~20:23 CESTLiguria · Italy · 12 Aug 2026

Durata~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.

Altitudine del Sole~2° above the WNW horizonlow in the west — an open horizon is essential

Copertura94.8% (partial)Ventimiglia is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 94.8% 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.

Probabilità di cielo sereno Usually clear · ≈68%The Ligurian coast is typically settled in August; the open sea horizon helps, though haze over the water is common.

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Ventimiglia sees a deep partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 94.8% of the Sun covered at around 20:23 CEST, with the Sun only ~2° above the horizon.

Below: Ventimiglia'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

~19:30 CESTInizia la fase parziale — primo "morso" al Sole

~20:23 CESTParziale — ~1h 44m of partial eclipse. Occhiali da togliere solo durante la totalità.

~20:38 CESTEclipse ends ~21:14 CEST

The eclipse runs from about 19:30 to 21:14 CEST, with maximum at around 20:23 and the Sun ~2° 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.

Dove posizionarsi

I migliori posti per osservare

Ventimiglia Alta ramparts

Elevated · old town

Height above the sea

The medieval upper town looks west along the coast toward France with an open sea horizon.

Balzi Rossi

Coast · at the border

Open western sea view

The red cliffs at the French border give an unobstructed view along the coast to the setting Sun.

Passeggiata Marconi

Seafront · accessible

Open low horizon

The promenade gives easy access and a clean sea sightline.

Hanbury Botanical Gardens

Gardens · clifftop

Terraced sea views

The famous gardens step down to the sea with open western outlooks.

Into France for a slightly higher Sun

Marginal gain

Nice and beyond

Ventimiglia has the deepest Italian coverage in these guides but the Sun is barely 2° up; the French Riviera is similar.

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?

The Ligurian coast is typically settled in August; the open sea horizon helps, though haze over the water is common.

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 ~2° up
Arrive before 19:30 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.

Certificato ISO 12312-2
CE · UE 2016/425 DPI
Prodotto e spedito dall’UE

FAQ sull’eclissi di Ventimiglia

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

No. Ventimiglia is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 94.8% 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 Ventimiglia?

The partial phase begins at about 19:30 CEST and maximum — 94.8% coverage — comes at roughly 20:23 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 Ventimiglia?

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 94.8% 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 Ventimiglia?

The Sun is only about 2° 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 Ventimiglia on eclipse day?

The Ligurian coast is typically settled in August; the open sea horizon helps, though haze over the water is common.

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

The 12 August 2026 eclipse has passed