Genoa, Italy

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Daļējs saules aptumsums · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Genoa

Genoa sees a deep partial eclipse of around 93.5% on 12 August 2026, setting into the Ligurian Sea. The open sea horizon is a real advantage here — but with the Sun barely 1.5° up at maximum, it is needed.

Daļējs aptumsums Get certified eclipse glasses
Maksimums~20:22 CESTLiguria · 12 Aug 2026 · maximum eclipse
Ilgums~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.
Saules augstums~2° above the WNW horizonlow in the west — an open horizon is essential
Pārklājums93.5% (partial)Genoa is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 93.5% 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.
Skaidra debess iespējamība Usually clear · ≈68%The Ligurian coast is typically settled in August with clear evenings. The sea horizon helps, but low haze over the water is common.
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Genoa sees a deep partial eclipse of around 93.5% on 12 August 2026, setting into the Ligurian Sea. The open sea horizon is a real advantage here — but with the Sun barely 1.5° up at maximum, it is needed.

Below: Genoa's exact timings, why the sea horizon matters more than height, the coastal viewpoints, and the safety rule throughout.

Laika grafiks

Kad notiek aptumsums

~19:29 CESTSākas daļējā fāze — pirmais "kodiens" no Saules
~20:22 CESTDaļējs — ~1h 43m of partial eclipse. Noņem brilles tikai pilnīgā aptumsuma laikā.
~20:34 CESTPartial ends ~21:12 CEST

The partial eclipse runs from about 19:29 to 21:12 CEST, with maximum coverage of 93.5% at around 20:22. The Sun sets at 20:34 CEST, during the eclipse — so the later stages happen below the horizon and an open west-northwest view is essential.

Kur novietojies

Labākās novērošanas vietas

Spianata Castelletto

Elevated · classic terrace

Panorama over port and sea

The belvedere above the old town gives Genoa's best-known view over the rooftops and harbour to the open sea — height plus a clean western outlook.

Corso Italia seafront

Coast · open

Sea-level, unobstructed

The long seafront promenade faces open water with nothing in the way — the simplest reliable sightline in the city.

Righi funicular viewpoints

Elevated · above city

Maximum local height

The heights reached by the funicular lift you well above the harbour haze for the widest view.

Boccadasse and the eastern shore

Coast · scenic

Open west along the coast

The old fishing quarter looks back west along the coastline, giving a picturesque foreground with an open sea horizon behind.

West along the coast toward Savona

Coast · slightly deeper

Marginally more coverage

Moving west along the Ligurian coast increases coverage slightly — Savona and Sanremo see a little more of the Sun covered, with the same open sea horizon.

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.

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The Ligurian coast is usually clear in August, and the sea gives a genuinely flat, open horizon to the south-west — the best geometry in northern Italy.

At ~1.5° altitude there is almost no margin.

Low haze over the water is the main threat, and the coastal hills can block the view from inland.

Plāno dienu

Tava aptumsuma dienas kontrolsaraksts

  • 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 19:29 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

Vēro droši

Kā vien tu skaties, dari to droši

Visi Absolute Eclipse produkti ir neatkarīgi sertificēti un ražoti ES. Nav droša brīža skatīties bez aizsardzības — visu laiku nēsā sertificētas brilles.

  • ISO 12312-2 sertificēts
  • CE · ES 2016/425 IAL
  • Ražots un nosūtīts ES
Most popular Visiem un grupām Papīra aptumsuma brilles 53 dizaini, atsevišķi un 2/6/10 iepakojumi — pieejamākā izvēle visai grupai. no €4,99 Veikals → Want to be seen Glow-in-the-Dark frames Phosphorescent frames that light up as the sky dims. Reusable for 2027. no €22.00 Veikals → You wear prescription glasses Clip-On filters Flip-up hinge clips straight onto your everyday frames. No swapping mid-eclipse. no €19.85 Veikals → You wear prescription glasses Fit-Over glasses Oversized frames worn straight over your own glasses. Full coverage, no clipping. no €19.95 Veikals → Teleskopam vai kamerai Saules filtru loksnes OD 5,6 saules plēve teleskopiem, binokļiem un kameru objektīviem. no €11,85 Veikals →

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Genoa aptumsuma BUJ

Will Genoa see a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026?
No. Genoa is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 93.5% of the Sun covered at maximum. That is a striking sight through eclipse glasses, but it is not totality — the corona does not appear, the sky does not go dark, and there is no moment when it is safe to look without protection. The path of totality crosses northern Spain.
What time is the eclipse in Genoa?
The partial phase begins at about 19:29 CEST and maximum — 93.5% coverage — comes at roughly 20:22 CEST. The Sun sets at 20:34 CEST, during the eclipse — so the later stages happen below the horizon and an open west-northwest view is essential.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Genoa?
Yes, for the entire eclipse without exception. This is the most important difference from a total eclipse: because the Sun is never fully covered, there is never a safe moment to look with the naked eye. Even at 93.5% 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 Genoa?
The Sun is only about 2° above the horizon at maximum, so you need an open, unobstructed view to the west-northwest. Buildings, hills and trees in that direction will hide the deepest phase.
Is the sea horizon an advantage in Genoa?
Yes, significantly. With the Sun only about 1.5° above the horizon at maximum, any hill, building or treeline to the west would hide the deepest phase. The open Ligurian Sea gives a flat, unobstructed horizon — the best geometry available in northern Italy. The remaining risk is haze sitting on the water.
Will the weather be clear in Genoa on eclipse day?
The Ligurian coast is typically settled in August with clear evenings. The sea horizon helps, but low haze over the water is common.

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Avoti: timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (laikapstākļi) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Laiki ir vietējie (CEST).