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The 12 August 2026 eclipse has passed

The information below describes the 2026 event. For the next total solar eclipse, use our guide to 2 August 2027: the path and timings are different.

Oslo, Norway

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Daļējs saules aptumsums · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Oslo

Oslo sees a partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 83.0% of the Sun covered at around 19:56 CEST, with the Sun only ~9° above the horizon.

Maksimums~19:56 CESTOslo · Norway · 12 Aug 2026
Ilgums~1h 47m 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~9° above the WNW horizonlow in the west — an open horizon is essential
Pārklājums83.0% (partial)Oslo is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 83.0% 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.
Skaidra debess iespējamība Changeable · ≈50%Scandinavian August weather is changeable but often bright in the evening; the Sun stays reasonably high here.
Atpakaļskaitīšana līdz maksimumam
—dienas —st. —min. —sek.

Oslo sees a partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 83.0% of the Sun covered at around 19:56 CEST, with the Sun only ~9° above the horizon.

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

Laika grafiks

Kad notiek aptumsums

~19:02 CESTSākas daļējā fāze — pirmais "kodiens" no Saules
~19:56 CESTDaļējs — ~1h 47m of partial eclipse. Noņem brilles tikai pilnīgā aptumsuma laikā.
~21:18 CESTEclipse ends ~20:49 CEST

The eclipse runs from about 19:02 to 20:49 CEST, with maximum at around 19:56 and the Sun ~9° above the west-northwest horizon. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 21:18 CEST, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Kur novietojies

Labākās novērošanas vietas

Ekebergparken

Elevated · sculpture park

Best panorama over the city

The hillside park east of the centre gives a wide open view west across Oslo and the fjord.

Holmenkollen ski jump

Elevated · landmark

Height above the whole city

The ski jump tower gives one of the highest accessible views in Oslo.

Opera house roof

Landmark · walkable roof

Open water and public access

The sloping marble roof is free to walk and looks out over the fjord to the west.

Bygdøy peninsula beaches

Coast · open fjord

Low open sightline

The peninsula's shores give open water views and room to gather.

South-west for deeper coverage

More of the Sun covered

Stavanger ~85%

Coverage deepens toward Norway's south-west coast.

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.

Laikapstākļu prognoze

Vai debesis būs skaidras?

Scandinavian August weather is changeable but often bright in the evening; the Sun stays reasonably high here.

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.

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 ~9° up
  • Arrive before 19:02 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

Vērojat grupā? Ģimenes un mazumtirdzniecības iepakojumi → Sertificētie krājumi samazinās, tuvojoties 12. augustam.

Ātrās atbildes

Oslo aptumsuma BUJ

Will Oslo see a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026?
No. Oslo is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 83.0% 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 Oslo?
The partial phase begins at about 19:02 CEST and maximum — 83.0% coverage — comes at roughly 19:56 CEST. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 21:18 CEST, so you are not racing the horizon here.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Oslo?
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 83.0% 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 Oslo?
The Sun is only about 9° 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 Oslo on eclipse day?
Scandinavian August weather is changeable but often bright in the evening; the Sun stays reasonably high here.

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Tuvākās novērošanas reģioni

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