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Solar eclipse of Aug 12, 2026 in Pikine
Partial: 37% of the Sun covered from Pikine, Senegal, with maximum at 19:11 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 37% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins18:24 · Sun at 15°
- ◐Maximum19:11 · Sun at 5°
- ◕Partial ends19:55 · Sun at -5°
⚠ The Sun sets mid-eclipse from Pikine, Senegal — you'll see the first part of the eclipse low over the horizon.
🚗 Totality is ~3230 km away in Valencia, Spain — 1m 06s 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 Pikine, Senegal 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 Pikine, Senegal?
Yes. Partial: 37% of the Sun covered from Pikine, Senegal, with maximum at 19:11 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Pikine, Senegal?
The partial phase begins at 18:24, maximum is at 19:11, and it ends at 19:55 (local time for Pikine, Senegal).
How much of the Sun is covered in Pikine, Senegal?
37% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Pikine, Senegal?
About 3230 km away in Valencia, Spain, which gets 1m 06s 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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