Eclipse time in Gothenburg83% covered

Total Solar Eclipse in Gothenburg

August 12, 2026 reaches maximum over Gothenburg at Aug 12, 6:00 PM UTC. The city sees a partial eclipse with the Sun 7° above the horizon.

What Gothenburg sees

Maximum eclipse
Aug 12, 6:00 PM UTC83% of the Sun covered, magnitude 0.86.
Viewing geometry
The Sun is about 7° above the horizon at maximum. The city coordinate is roughly 1932 km from the computed centerline.
Totality
Gothenburg is outside totality. Travel inside the path for the corona and full daylight darkness.

Safety & source notes

Local timing is useful for planning, but safe viewing rules still matter more than the clock.

Path and city marker

The map shows Stella’s computed path plus the city coordinate used for the local timing above. Terrain, buildings, clouds, and your exact address can change the practical view.

See it from your location

Your eclipse type, peak coverage, and contact times — in your local time.

Dark-sky places near Gothenburg

Eclipse time in Gothenburg: FAQ

When is maximum?
Aug 12, 6:00 PM UTC
How much of the Sun is covered?
83% at maximum.
Is this safe to watch without glasses?
No. Use certified solar protection except during totality, and only if you are inside the total path.