| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Start of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 7:15 pm CEST |
| Start of Totality: | Not visible from North Rhine-Westphalia |
| End of Totality: | Not visible from North Rhine-Westphalia |
| End of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 9:03 pm CEST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Aug 12, 2026 – Partial Solar Eclipse – North Rhine-Westphalia
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon.
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Countdown until eclipse begins
246Days 3Hrs 44Mins 31SecsNorth Rhine-Westphalia Eclipse Countdown
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in North Rhine-Westphalia Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bochum | 7:17 pm | 8:11 pm | 9:03 pm CEST | 75 % | |
| Bonn | 7:18 pm | 8:13 pm | 9:04 pm CEST | 71 % | |
| Cologne | 7:18 pm | 8:12 pm | 9:04 pm CEST | 70 % | |
| Dortmund | 7:17 pm | 8:11 pm | 9:03 pm CEST | 74 % | |
| Duisburg | 7:17 pm | 8:12 pm | 9:03 pm CEST | 72 % | |
| Düsseldorf | 7:18 pm | 8:12 pm | 9:03 pm CEST | 74 % | |
| Essen | 7:17 pm | 8:11 pm | 9:03 pm CEST | 76 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in North Rhine-Westphalia
| Eclipse Visibility from North Rhine-Westphalia | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20–21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 2, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 12, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in North Rhine-Westphalia, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in North Rhine-Westphalia