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Solar eclipse of Aug 12, 2026 in Rome
Partial: 95% of the Sun covered from Rome, Italy, with maximum at 20:24 local time. Every time below is computed for Rome, Italy's exact coordinates — to go.
Partial — 95% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins19:32 · Sun at 7°
- ◐Maximum20:24 · Sun at -2°
- ◕Partial ends21:13 · Sun at -10°
⚠ The Sun is below the horizon at maximum from Rome, Italy — you'll see the early phases before sunset, not the peak.
🚗 Totality is ~870 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 simulates this exact eclipse for Rome, Italy: 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 Rome, Italy?
Yes. Partial: 95% of the Sun covered from Rome, Italy, with maximum at 20:24 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Rome, Italy?
The partial phase begins at 19:32, maximum is at 20:24, and it ends at 21:13 (local time for Rome, Italy).
How much of the Sun is covered in Rome, Italy?
95% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Rome, Italy?
About 870 km away in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, which gets 1m 39s 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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