On 12 August 2026, Poles will witness a rare and spectacular event: a very deep partial eclipse of the Sun. Just before sunset, the Moon will cover up to 80–85% of its disk, making it noticeably darker in the middle of the day.
The media describe the event as a „Sun outage” and promise that it will be truly impressive in some regions of the country. The phenomenon will be part of an extraordinary series of three solar eclipses in 2026–2028.
When and how will it look in Poland?
- Date: 12 August 2026 (Wednesday)
- Time: The eclipse will begin at about 19:10–19:20, with maximum around 20:00–20:05. It will end at approx. 20:30–20:40 (depending on the region).
- Coverage of the disk:
- It will be most visible in western and northern Poland (up to 82–85% in Warsaw and its surroundings).
- In the southeast it will be slightly less – approx. 40–60%.
The Sun will already be partially eclipsed as it sets, giving the sky an apocalyptic, orange-red hue.
A record series of eclipses in 2026–2028
Industry media stress that this is not a one-off event. In 2027 we will see a total solar eclipse, during which true darkness will fall for 6 minutes and 20 seconds along the path of totality (including Spain, North Africa and the Middle East) – one of the longest durations this century. In Poland, a deep partial eclipse will also be visible then.
In 2028 the series will conclude with an annular eclipse (the „ring of fire” effect).
An important warning
Never look directly at the Sun without special eclipse viewing glasses or a welding filter No. 14! Even at 80–90% coverage, UV and infrared rays can cause permanent damage to your eyesight.
Doctors and astronomers urge caution – ordinary sunglasses are not enough.
This will be one of the most interesting astronomical phenomena in our country in recent years. Many experts encourage people to go outside and observe (safely!) this unusual spectacle.
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