| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in Niort, Deux-Sèvres |
| Begins: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 7:26 pm |
| Maximum: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 8:22 pm 0.962 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 9:16 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 50 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 12, 2026 — Total Solar Eclipse — Niort
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Niort. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (CEST) for Niort. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 69.6 seconds.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:26:33 pm Wed, Aug 12 | Partial Eclipse begins The Moon touches the Sun's edge. |  273° | 17.6° | |
| 8:22:06 pm Wed, Aug 12 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the Sun. Sun close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West-northwest. | 283° | 8.2° | |
| 9:14:28 pm Wed, Aug 12 | Partial Eclipse ends The Moon leaves the Sun's edge. Since the Sun is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to West-northwest for the best view of the eclipse. | 292° | 0.0° |
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The total phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Niort, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covers a large portion of the Sun, so this is a spectacular sight.
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Cloud Coverage (Aug 12)
In the past, this day was cloudy 65% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Niort
| Eclipse Visibility From Niort | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28–29, 2023 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 25, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Niort, or the path map image for global details. |