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Solar eclipse of Aug 12, 2026 in Ouagadougou
Partial: 40% of the Sun covered from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with maximum at 19:07 local time. Every time below is computed for Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso's exact coordinates — to go.
Partial — 40% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins18:23 · Sun at 1°
- ◐Maximum19:07 · Sun at -9°
- ◕Partial ends19:48 · Sun at -19°
⚠ The Sun is below the horizon at maximum from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso — you'll see the early phases before sunset, not the peak.
🚗 Totality is ~3020 km away in Valencia, Spain — 1m 06s of darkness. See its timetable.
🕶 Certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses are required for all partial phases.
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Space Time simulates this exact eclipse for Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: 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 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso?
Yes. Partial: 40% of the Sun covered from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with maximum at 19:07 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso?
The partial phase begins at 18:23, maximum is at 19:07, and it ends at 19:48 (local time for Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso).
How much of the Sun is covered in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso?
40% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso?
About 3020 km away in Valencia, Spain, which gets 1m 06s 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.
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