August 12, 2026 Solar Eclipse – What Alsace Will Experience

On August 12, between 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., a solar eclipse will appear in the sky over France. A unique spectacle, but also a moment that brings together science, nature, and community. For observers in Alsace, this event promises one of the most striking celestial displays of the century.

Why the 2026 Eclipse Is Special

For the first time in more than a century, a total solar eclipse will be visible from a large part of Europe. The last total solar eclipse visible from Europe occurred in 1999, and it has been over 25 years since Europe last witnessed a total solar eclipse of this magnitude. The path of totality will sweep across northern France, placing Alsace squarely in the shadow of the Moon.

The Sun and Moon are coming together to put on a show for Earth, and we’ll be sharing it with you. On August 12, the Moon will pass directly in front of the Sun, creating a brief period of darkness even in the late summer evening. The eclipse will begin as a slender crescent, deepen rapidly, and culminate in a brief total phase lasting a few minutes before the Sun’s light returns.

Alsatian Viewing Locations

Alsatian geography offers several optimal spots to watch the eclipse safely and comfortably: