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Solar eclipse of Aug 12, 2026 in Palermo
Total: 30s of totality from Palermo, Italy, with maximum at 20:29 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
At the very edge of totality (>99.9% of the Sun covered)
- ◔Partial begins19:38 · Sun at 4°
- ●Totality20:28 – 20:29 (30s)
- ◐Maximum20:29 · Sun at -5°
- ◕Partial ends21:17 · Sun at -13°
⚠ The Sun is below the horizon at maximum from Palermo, Italy — you'll see the early phases before sunset, not the peak.
🚗 Totality is ~940 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 Palermo, Italy 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 Palermo, Italy?
Yes. Total: 30s of totality from Palermo, Italy, with maximum at 20:29 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Palermo, Italy?
The partial phase begins at 19:38, maximum is at 20:29, and it ends at 21:17 (local time for Palermo, Italy). Totality lasts from 20:28 to 20:29.
How much of the Sun is covered in Palermo, Italy?
More than 99.9% — Palermo, Italy sits at the very edge of the path of totality.
Where is the nearest totality to Palermo, Italy?
About 940 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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