Stella Eclipses Aug 12, 2026 Eclipse time in Nice95% covered
Total Solar Eclipse in Nice August 12, 2026 reaches maximum over Nice at Aug 12, 8:24 PM GMT+2 . The city sees a partial eclipse with the Sun 2° above the horizon.
LOCAL MAXIMUM Aug 12, 8:24 PM GMT+2
TYPE PARTIAL
COVERED 95%
MAG 0.95
SUN ALT 2°
Partial begins Aug 12, 7:32 PM GMT+2
Partial ends Aug 12, 9:15 PM GMT+2
UTC check: maximum 18:24 UTC. Computed from Besselian elements at the city coordinate; confirm exact local circumstances before travel.
What Nice sees
Maximum eclipse Aug 12, 8:24 PM GMT+2 — 95% of the Sun covered, magnitude 0.95.
Viewing geometry The Sun is about 2° above the horizon at maximum. The city coordinate is roughly 628 km from the computed centerline.
Totality Nice 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
Centerline Band of totality City coordinate
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.
Use my location Dark-sky places near Nice Dark-sky stays near Nice ~4 hr 26 min drive · Bortle 2 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat
View stay → ~5 hr 1 min drive · Bortle 3 Oasyhotel
View stay → ~5 hr 13 min drive · Bortle 5 L'Albereta Cabriolet Suite
View stay → Next steps Keep planning the eclipse from Nice. Compare the full path, nearby dark-sky stays, protected places, and the field guide before you commit.
Nearby eclipse city times Local circumstances change fast near the path. Compare nearby city coordinates.
Full eclipse page → Eclipse time in Nice: FAQ
When is maximum? Aug 12, 8:24 PM GMT+2
How much of the Sun is covered? 95% 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.