Solar eclipse on 12 August 2026

On Wednesday, 12 August 2026there will be an exceptionally deep partial partial solar eclipse can be seen. The moon will move in front of the sun in the evening and cover about 86% of the sun's disc. The eclipse takes place shortly before sunset and can therefore be particularly atmospheric - provided the view to the west is unobstructed. In Germany, the solar eclipse is not total, but it is one of the most impressive partial solar eclipses of the coming years. Important: The sun may only be observed with suitable, certified solar eclipse glasses or tested solar filters.

Perseids in August 2026

The night after the solar eclipse, it is also worth taking a look at the dark sky: the Perseids will arrive around 13 August 2026 their maximum. This well-known stream of shooting stars is active every year in summer and occurs when the Earth flies through dust trails of the comet Swift-Tuttle. In 2026, the conditions are particularly favourable because the moon hardly interferes at maximum time. The Perseids are best observed in as dark a place as possible, without binoculars or a telescope - just lie down, look at the sky and be patient.

On this page we will inform you about our activities and observation opportunities in Oldenburg on the occasion of the event.

This video shows the course of the solar eclipse in Oldenburg. The first encounter of the moon will take place at 19:14. The height above the horizon of the sun will then be approx. 14.6° (approx. 1.5 fists high). For a better estimate, we have also given the height in typical human dimensions. Stretch out your arm, make a fist and place the underside of your fist on the horizon. The top of your fist will then be about 10° above the horizon. At the maximum of the solar eclipse, the height is only 3-4 fingers,