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Solar eclipse of Aug 12, 2026 in Kyiv
Partial: 84% of the Sun covered from Kyiv, Ukraine, with maximum at 21:03 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 84% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins20:14 · Sun at 1°
- ◐Maximum21:03 · Sun at -6°
- ◕Partial ends21:51 · Sun at -12°
⚠ The Sun is below the horizon at maximum from Kyiv, Ukraine — you'll see the early phases before sunset, not the peak.
🚗 Totality is ~2510 km away in Palma de Mallorca, Spain — 1m 39s 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 Kyiv, Ukraine 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.
Eclipse times in nearby cities
FAQ
Is the Aug 12, 2026 solar eclipse visible in Kyiv, Ukraine?
Yes. Partial: 84% of the Sun covered from Kyiv, Ukraine, with maximum at 21:03 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Kyiv, Ukraine?
The partial phase begins at 20:14, maximum is at 21:03, and it ends at 21:51 (local time for Kyiv, Ukraine).
How much of the Sun is covered in Kyiv, Ukraine?
84% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Kyiv, Ukraine?
About 2510 km away in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, which gets 1m 39s 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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