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Delvis solformørkelse · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Geneva

Geneva sees a deep partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 92.7% of the Sun covered at around 20:20 CEST, with the Sun only ~4° above the horizon.

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Maksimum~20:20 CESTGeneva · Switzerland · 12 Aug 2026

Varighet~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.

Solens høyde~4° above the WNW horizonlow in the west — an open horizon is essential

Dekning92.7% (partial)Geneva is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 92.7% 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.

Klar himmel-sjanser Mixed, valley-dependent · ≈56%Swiss and Alpine weather in August varies sharply by valley; afternoon build-ups are common but often clear by evening.

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Geneva sees a deep partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 92.7% of the Sun covered at around 20:20 CEST, with the Sun only ~4° above the horizon.

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

Tidslinjen

Når formørkelsen skjer

~19:26 CESTDelvis begynner — første "bit" av Solen

~20:20 CESTDelvis — ~1h 45m of partial eclipse. Solformørkelsesbriller av bare hvis total.

~20:49 CESTEclipse ends ~21:11 CEST

The eclipse runs from about 19:26 to 21:11 CEST, with maximum at around 20:20 and the Sun ~4° above the west-northwest horizon. The Sun sets at 20:49 CEST, during the eclipse, so the later stages happen below the horizon — an open west-northwest view is essential.

Hvor du skal sette opp

De beste stedene å se fra

Jet d'Eau and the lakefront

Lakeside · iconic

Open water and a landmark

The lake front gives a broad, low sightline west along the water with Geneva's famous fountain as foreground.

Parc des Bastions / Old Town heights

Park · elevated

Height near the centre

The terraces above the old town give elevation and an open western outlook.

Salève (French side)

Mountain · dominant

Best height near the city

The mountain above Geneva, reached by cable car, gives a huge panorama over the lake and city — the strongest option for a 4° Sun.

Lake shore toward Nyon

Lakeside · open

Long open water views

The western shore gives open water and an unobstructed low horizon.

South-west toward the French path

The real thing

Still far away

Geneva has the deepest Swiss coverage but no totality; the path is far south-west, in Spain.

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.

Værmeldingen

Vil himmelen være klar?

Swiss and Alpine weather in August varies sharply by valley; afternoon build-ups are common but often clear by evening.

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.

Planlegg dagen

Din sjekkliste for formørkelsesdagen

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 ~4° up
Arrive before 19:26 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

Se det trygt

Uansett hvordan du ser på det, se det trygt

Hvert Absolute Eclipse-produkt er uavhengig sertifisert og laget i EU. Det er ingen trygg stund å se uten hjelp her — behold sertifiserte solformørkelsesbriller på hele tiden.

ISO 12312-2 sertifisert
CE · EU 2016/425 PPE
Laget og sendt i EU

Geneva formørkelses-FAQ

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

No. Geneva is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 92.7% 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 Geneva?

The partial phase begins at about 19:26 CEST and maximum — 92.7% coverage — comes at roughly 20:20 CEST. The Sun sets at 20:49 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 Geneva?

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 92.7% 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 Geneva?

The Sun is only about 4° 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 Geneva on eclipse day?

Swiss and Alpine weather in August varies sharply by valley; afternoon build-ups are common but often clear by evening.

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Kilder: timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (vær) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Tidene er lokale (CEST).