Greece · Attica
Athens is outside the path of totality but sees a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026. Maximum eclipse occurs at approximately 21:09 EEST, with about 45% of the Sun obscured. The Sun is about 3° above the western horizon, so use certified eclipse glasses throughout and choose an open viewing location.
| Maximum eclipse | approximately 21:09 EEST |
|---|---|
| Sun altitude at maximum | 3.0° |
| Sun azimuth at maximum | 295.0° |
Times are local to the city. Circumstances can change across the urban area, so use the map for your exact viewing point and verify critical values before travel.
City map
The map opens around the city. Click your intended viewing location to request detailed eclipse circumstances from the calculator.
Local guide
Athens will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026. Around maximum, approximately ~45% of the Sun will be obscured at about ~21:09 EEST.
Eclipse path
Athens is outside the 2026 path of totality, so there is no corona or full darkness here — only a deep partial eclipse. A modest approximately 45% partial very low near sunset; a clear sea/western horizon is essential to catch it at all.
Sun and horizon
Look toward the west-northwest (azimuth approximately 290–300°), where the Sun sits about 3° above the horizon at maximum. Choose an open, low western horizon.
Weather strategy
Check the local evening forecast; because the Sun is low, even distant horizon cloud can hide the crescent.
Nearby alternatives
Italy · Lazio
Partial approximately 66% · approximately 20:27 CEST
Distance: 1050 km
Partial eclipse; about 66% obscuration around 20:27 CEST.
Austria · Vienna
Partial approximately 74% · approximately 20:21 CEST
Distance: 1280 km
Partial eclipse; about 74% obscuration around 20:21 CEST.
Italy · Lombardy
Partial approximately 78% · approximately 20:26 CEST
Distance: 1460 km
Partial eclipse; about 78% obscuration around 20:26 CEST.
Germany · Bavaria
Partial approximately 80% · approximately 20:22 CEST
Distance: 1500 km
Partial eclipse; about 80% obscuration around 20:22 CEST.
Local questions
No. Athens sees a partial eclipse, with about 45% obscuration at maximum around 21:09 EEST. Certified eclipse glasses are required throughout.
Yes — for the entire eclipse. Because the Sun is never fully covered here, certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses are required at all times; there is no safe moment to look without them.
City guide last reviewed: 2026-07-10.