Overview
- On 12 August 2026 a narrow path of totality will run from Greenland through Iceland to parts of Spain and the Balearics while much of Germany will see a strong partial eclipse.
- The German partial eclipse occurs low on the western horizon in the evening, with widely published local viewing windows roughly between 19:10 and 20:45 depending on location.
- The Perseids meteor shower reaches its annual peak on the night of 12–13 August and the coincidence with new moon will make the sky unusually dark and favorable for meteor counts if weather permits.
- Health and radiation authorities emphasize using certified solar filters that meet DIN EN ISO 12312-2:2015 with an optical density of about OD 5 because unprotected viewing can cause irreversible retinal damage.
- Broadcasters and astronomy centers are finalizing live coverage and public events, while travellers plan to reach the narrow totality corridor and organisers monitor weather closely since clouds or low horizon visibility will prevent sightings.