Marseille, France

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Daļējs saules aptumsums · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Marseille

Marseille sees a deep partial eclipse of around 96% on 12 August 2026 — but with the Sun only about 3° above the horizon at maximum, this is very much a sunset eclipse over the Mediterranean.

Daļējs aptumsums Get certified eclipse glasses
Maksimums~20:25 CESTProvence · 12 Aug 2026 · maximum eclipse
Ilgums~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.
Saules augstums~3° above the WNW horizonlow in the west — an open horizon is essential
Pārklājums96.3% (partial)Marseille is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 96.3% 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 · ≈74%The Mediterranean south is the driest, sunniest part of France in August. The risk is not rain but haze sitting on the low western horizon.
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Marseille sees a deep partial eclipse of around 96% on 12 August 2026 — but with the Sun only about 3° above the horizon at maximum, this is very much a sunset eclipse over the Mediterranean.

Below: Marseille's exact timings, why the low Sun makes your choice of viewpoint critical, the coastal spots that work, and the safety rule that applies throughout.

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Kad notiek aptumsums

~19:31 CESTSākas daļējā fāze — pirmais "kodiens" no Saules
~20:25 CESTDaļējs — ~1h 44m of partial eclipse. Noņem brilles tikai pilnīgā aptumsuma laikā.
~20:46 CESTPartial ends ~21:15 CEST

The partial eclipse runs from about 19:31 to 21:15 CEST, with maximum coverage of 96.3% at around 20:25. The Sun sets at 20:46 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

Notre-Dame de la Garde

Elevated · landmark

Highest point, full panorama

The basilica on its hill is the highest accessible viewpoint in Marseille, with a complete panorama over the city and sea — the best answer to a Sun this low.

Corniche Kennedy

Coast road · west-facing

Open sea horizon

The coastal road looks straight out over the Mediterranean toward the setting Sun, with long stretches of open railing and no buildings in the way.

Plages du Prado

Beach · open

Sea-level but unobstructed

The city beaches face west across the bay with room for crowds. Sea-level means haze matters more, but the sightline itself is clean.

Parc National des Calanques viewpoints

Elevated · dramatic

Height and wild coast

The limestone heights east of the city give serious elevation and spectacular framing — check your chosen viewpoint faces west, as many of the best-known ones do not.

Northern Spain for totality

The real thing

Flights or a long drive

Marseille is a long way from the path. Barcelona is closer to it but still not inside — the nearest genuine totality is around Tarragona and the Ebre delta, roughly five hours west.

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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Provence has the driest, clearest August evenings in France, and the sea gives an open horizon to the west and south-west.

At only ~3° up, haze on the sea horizon is a genuine threat.

Height helps: get above the harbour rather than watching from sea level.

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 ~3° up
  • Arrive before 19:31 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
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Marseille aptumsuma BUJ

Will Marseille see a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026?
No. Marseille is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 96.3% 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 Marseille?
The partial phase begins at about 19:31 CEST and maximum — 96.3% coverage — comes at roughly 20:25 CEST. The Sun sets at 20:46 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 Marseille?
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 96.3% 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 Marseille?
The Sun is only about 3° 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.
Can I watch the eclipse from the beach in Marseille?
Yes — the beaches and the Corniche face west over the sea, which is the right direction. But with the Sun only about 3° above the horizon at maximum, low haze over the water is a real risk. Higher ground such as Notre-Dame de la Garde gives you a better chance of seeing the deepest phase clearly.
Will the weather be clear in Marseille on eclipse day?
The Mediterranean south is the driest, sunniest part of France in August. The risk is not rain but haze sitting on the low western horizon.

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