This Wednesday, August 12, two astronomical events will be visible from the Île-de-France region: a partial solar eclipse followed by a meteor shower as it also marks the peak of the Perseids. Many people are eager to witness these two celestial spectacles that the heavens have in store.
You’ve found a good spot for this Wednesday evening, you’ve equipped yourself with your special eclipse glasses.. and there remains only one thing: hoping the weather cooperates. For indeed, if the sky is too cloudy, it will be difficult to witness both the eclipse and the meteor shower.
Two days before the solar eclipse of August 12, 2026, weather outlook is fairly favorable for Paris and the Île-de-France region. According to Météo-France forecasts available as we write, a clear sky is expected on the evening of Wednesday, August 12, while temperatures should still hover around 30 °C in the Paris area. Good news, since the astronomical spectacle will start shortly after 19:20 and peak in Paris around 20:17.
According to data released by the French Association of Astronomy, about 92.2% of the Sun’s apparent disk will be obscured. In Paris, the eclipse will continue until around 9:09 p.m., by which time the Sun will be near the horizon. The timings may vary slightly depending on the observation site in Île-de-France: regionally, the event will begin around 7:21 p.m.
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