Eclipse time in Stuttgart89% covered

Total Solar Eclipse in Stuttgart

August 12, 2026 reaches maximum over Stuttgart at Aug 12, 8:15 PM GMT+2. The city sees a partial eclipse with the Sun 4° above the horizon.

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What Stuttgart sees

Maximum eclipse
Aug 12, 8:15 PM GMT+2 — 89% of the Sun covered, magnitude 0.91.
Viewing geometry
The Sun is about 4° above the horizon at maximum. The city coordinate is roughly 1158 km from the computed centerline.
Totality
Stuttgart 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.

  • Eye safetyUse certified eclipse glasses for every partial phase.
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  • NASASolar eclipse catalog and Besselian elements
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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.

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Dark-sky places near Stuttgart

  • 259 km (161 mi) · Dark-Sky ParkGantrisch Dark Sky Zone, Switzerland
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  • 282 km (175 mi) · Dark-Sky ParkEifel National Park
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  • 308 km (191 mi) · Dark-Sky ReserveBavarian Forest National Park
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Dark-sky stays near Stuttgart

  • ~3 hr 27 min drive · Bortle 3Wasserkuppe Star Park Houses
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  • ~4 hr 49 min drive · Bortle 3Gemunder Ferienpark Salzberg
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  • ~4 hr 56 min drive · Bortle 3San Luis Starlight Treehouse
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Next steps

Keep planning the eclipse from Stuttgart.

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Eclipse time in Stuttgart: FAQ

When is maximum?
Aug 12, 8:15 PM GMT+2
How much of the Sun is covered?
89% 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.