The sky will play hide-and-seek over Auvers-sur-Oise! An evening of solar eclipse viewing is being organized with the Albireo 95 Astronomy Club, this Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Meet at the town library from 7 p.m., before heading to the Auvers cemetery to follow the phenomenon until 9 p.m. Protective glasses will be available on site for €1.50.
Solar Eclipse of August 12, 2026: where to watch the phenomenon from Paris and its surroundings? Key events and viewing spots
On August 12, 2026, a spectacular partial solar eclipse will be visible from Paris and the whole Île-de-France region. Here’s where you can witness this astronomical phenomenon and the events lined up for this viewing! [Read more]
The eclipse will be total in some parts of the world, but partial in Île-de-France. Around Paris, it will begin at about 19:21 and reach its peak around 20:17, with roughly 92% of the solar disk obscured. The event is expected to end around 21:10, with slight variations depending on the observing location.
The spectacle is worth a look, provided you don’t take a risk with your eyes: the Sun should never be observed without proper protection. lunettes spéciales conforming to the ISO 12312-2 standard are indispensable, as ordinary sunglasses won’t cut it. Binoculars, telescopes and cameras must also be fitted with a filtre solaire adapté placé devant l’objectif. For younger observers, the activity should be supervised by an adult.
A family-friendly outing in the Val-d'Oise (95) to keep an eye on the sky without straining your eyes, weather permitting, of course.
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Dates and Opening Time
On August 12, 2026
Starts at 07:00 p.m.
Location
Auvers-sur-Oise Media Library
36 Rue du Général de Gaulle
95430 Auvers sur Oise
Route planner
Accessibility info
Prices
Lunettes de protection: €1.5
Official website
www.ville-auverssuroise.fr
Solar Eclipse of August 12, 2026: where to watch the phenomenon from Paris and its surroundings? Key events and viewing spots
