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Solar eclipse of Aug 12, 2026 in Freetown
Partial: 24% of the Sun covered from Freetown, Sierra Leone, with maximum at 19:17 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 24% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins18:36 · Sun at 7°
- ◐Maximum19:17 · Sun at -2°
- ◕Partial ends19:55 · Sun at -11°
⚠ The Sun is below the horizon at maximum from Freetown, Sierra Leone — you'll see the early phases before sunset, not the peak.
🚗 Totality is ~3690 km away in Valencia, Spain — 1m 06s of darkness. See its timetable.
🕶 Certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses are required for all partial phases.
Watch it in 3D — before the day, or on it
Space Time models this eclipse for Freetown, Sierra Leone using Astronomy Engine. Local terrain, atmospheric conditions and shadow-limb assumptions can affect a real observing site, especially near a path edge. The dated 3D view is a simulation, not a live camera feed. Weather is available only within the forecast window. Review NASA’s eclipse-viewing safety guidance before observing.
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FAQ
Is the Aug 12, 2026 solar eclipse visible in Freetown, Sierra Leone?
Yes. Partial: 24% of the Sun covered from Freetown, Sierra Leone, with maximum at 19:17 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Freetown, Sierra Leone?
The partial phase begins at 18:36, maximum is at 19:17, and it ends at 19:55 (local time for Freetown, Sierra Leone).
How much of the Sun is covered in Freetown, Sierra Leone?
24% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Freetown, Sierra Leone?
About 3690 km away in Valencia, Spain, which gets 1m 06s of total darkness.
Do I need eclipse glasses?
Use eclipse viewers meeting ISO 12312-2 for all partial and annular phases. Remove them only during complete totality inside the total eclipse path. Ordinary sunglasses are not suitable. Cameras, binoculars and telescopes need appropriate front-mounted solar filters; see NASA’s viewing-safety guidance.
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