☀ Eclipse Times 2026

Solar eclipse in Berlin — August 12, 2026

Berlin sees a deep partial eclipse — 84.9% of the Sun covered at maximum, 3.3° above the horizon.

The Sun sets here before the eclipse finishes, so the last contact time above happens below the horizon. Plan around the maximum, and make sure your view low to the west is clear.

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Countdown to maximum eclipse in Berlin

19:15Partial begins
20:08Maximum
20:38Partial ends

All times CEST. See Berlin on the interactive map ↗

What you'll see in Berlin

Artist's impression of the eclipse over Berlin: the Moon covering 84.9% of the Sun, 3.3° above the horizon.

Artist's impression. The size of the bite is the 84.9% published for Berlin, the side the Moon crosses from is its real position angle at maximum, and the Sun's height above the rooftops is its real altitude. The skyline itself is generic.

Keep eclipse glasses on for the whole event — the Moon never fully covers the Sun here, so it is never safe to look without them, even at maximum.

⚠ Eye safety

Use ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses for the entire partial phase. There is no safe moment to remove them in this city — the Sun is never fully covered.

FAQ

Is Berlin in the path of totality?

No — Berlin sees a deep partial eclipse, 84.9% of the Sun covered at maximum (20:08 CEST). The Moon never fully covers the Sun here.

Do I need eclipse glasses in Berlin?

Yes, for the entire event (19:15–20:38 CEST). The Sun is never fully covered in Berlin, so eclipse glasses stay on throughout.

Sources: NASA eclipse predictions, timeanddate.com local circumstances, and the local-circumstances table on the Wikipedia article for this eclipse, for Berlin, Germany (Aug 12, 2026). See the hub page for every city and the path map.