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Solar eclipse of Aug 12, 2026 in Gothenburg
Partial: 83% of the Sun covered from Gothenburg, Sweden, with maximum at 20:00 local time. Every time below is computed for Gothenburg, Sweden's exact coordinates — to go.
Partial — 83% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins19:06 · Sun at 14°
- ◐Maximum20:00 · Sun at 7°
- ◕Partial ends20:51 · Sun at 1°
🚗 Totality is ~1920 km away in Bilbao, Spain — 36s 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 simulates this exact eclipse for Gothenburg, Sweden: the Moon's disc crossing the Sun at the real times above, the sky darkening at totality, or the Moon's shadow racing across Earth seen from space. On eclipse day, the local companion gives you a live countdown and a cloud forecast for eclipse hour.
Eclipse times in nearby cities
FAQ
Is the Aug 12, 2026 solar eclipse visible in Gothenburg, Sweden?
Yes. Partial: 83% of the Sun covered from Gothenburg, Sweden, with maximum at 20:00 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Gothenburg, Sweden?
The partial phase begins at 19:06, maximum is at 20:00, and it ends at 20:51 (local time for Gothenburg, Sweden).
How much of the Sun is covered in Gothenburg, Sweden?
83% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Gothenburg, Sweden?
About 1920 km away in Bilbao, Spain, which gets 36s of total darkness.
Do I need eclipse glasses?
Yes — certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses are required for every partial phase. Only during the brief moments of totality (inside the path) is it safe to look with the naked eye.
Is Space Time free?
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