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Solar eclipse of Aug 12, 2026 in Tunis
Total: 1m 09s of totality from Tunis, Tunisia, with maximum at 19:32 local time. Every time below is computed for Tunis, Tunisia's exact coordinates — to go.
At the very edge of totality (>99.9% of the Sun covered)
- ◔Partial begins18:41 · Sun at 6°
- ●Totality19:32 – 19:33 (1m 09s)
- ◐Maximum19:32 · Sun at -4°
- ◕Partial ends20:21 · Sun at -12°
⚠ The Sun is below the horizon at maximum from Tunis, Tunisia — you'll see the early phases before sunset, not the peak.
🚗 Totality is ~730 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 Tunis, Tunisia: 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 Tunis, Tunisia?
Yes. Total: 1m 09s of totality from Tunis, Tunisia, with maximum at 19:32 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Tunis, Tunisia?
The partial phase begins at 18:41, maximum is at 19:32, and it ends at 20:21 (local time for Tunis, Tunisia). Totality lasts from 19:32 to 19:33.
How much of the Sun is covered in Tunis, Tunisia?
More than 99.9% — Tunis, Tunisia sits at the very edge of the path of totality.
Where is the nearest totality to Tunis, Tunisia?
About 730 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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