India, Aug. 12 -- Portugal will witness a deep partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with the event occurring close to sunset. The eclipse will be visible across mainland Portugal, but the Sun will not be completely covered anywhere on the mainland.

More than 70% of the Sun could be obscured in several parts of the country before sunset, creating a striking crescent or "horned" sunset. A small, uninhabited marine area of Portuguese territory near the Selvagens Islands will briefly experience totality.

What Time Will The Solar Eclipse Occur In Portugal?

The eclipse will begin across mainland Portugal at around 7:30 PM WEST, with maximum coverage occurring between approximately 8:30 PM and 8:45 PM WEST, depending on the lo...