A bit of height to catch every moment of the phenomenon. The Belvédère de la Philharmonie de Paris opens its doors for spectators to observe the solar eclipse alongside the French Astronomy Association (AFA), from 7 p.m. until sunset on August 12, 2026. Admission is free, as are the special eclipse glasses distributed on site to view the event safely.
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Paris won't see a total eclipse, even though it will be most clearly observed from northern Spain, but the Paris sky should still put on a nice show. The Moon should cover up to 92.2% of the solar disk. The early phases will be visible around 7:22 PM, ahead of a maximum expected around 8:17 PM.
Eyes on the sky, yes—but always properly protected. The sunglasses used for the occasion must meet the ISO 12312-2 standard and stay on during the observation. With the appropriate models supplied on site, there’s no need to arrive with your own gear to enjoy the session.
There’s one variable no one can fully predict: the weather. Conditions could require changes, or even block access to the Belvédère. A quick check of the updates issued on the same day will show whether the Paris sky will cooperate.
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Dates and Opening Time
On August 12, 2026
Starts at 07:00 p.m.
Location
Philharmonie de Paris
221 Avenue Jean Jaurès
75019 Paris 19
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Access
Metro line 5 "Porte de Pantin" station
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Precautions, timing, best spots, how to prepare for the August 2026 solar eclipse?
