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Solar eclipse of Aug 12, 2026 in Köln
Partial: 88% of the Sun covered from Köln, Germany, with maximum at 20:12 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 88% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins19:18 · Sun at 14°
- ◐Maximum20:12 · Sun at 6°
- ◕Partial ends21:04 · Sun at -1°
⚠ The Sun sets mid-eclipse from Köln, Germany — you'll see the first part of the eclipse low over the horizon.
🚗 Totality is ~1140 km away in Bilbao, Spain — 36s of darkness. See its timetable.
🕶 Certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses are required for all partial phases.
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Space Time models this eclipse for Köln, Germany 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 Köln, Germany?
Yes. Partial: 88% of the Sun covered from Köln, Germany, with maximum at 20:12 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Köln, Germany?
The partial phase begins at 19:18, maximum is at 20:12, and it ends at 21:04 (local time for Köln, Germany).
How much of the Sun is covered in Köln, Germany?
88% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Köln, Germany?
About 1140 km away in Bilbao, Spain, which gets 36s 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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