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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. 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 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 models this eclipse for Tunis, Tunisia 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 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?
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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