India, Aug. 12 -- France will witness a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, rather than totality. The Moon will cover a very large portion of the Sun across much of the country, with the obscuration ranging from about 90% in Lille to 99.5% in Biarritz. The eclipse will take place in the evening, around 8 pm local time.

Solar Eclipse In France

The Solar Eclipse in France will be partial across the country. Totality will not be visible from France, although some areas will experience extremely high solar coverage.

According to astronomical data, the partial eclipse begins at about 7:18 pm CEST in France and ends around 9:16 pm CEST. The exact timings vary by location.

France Solar Eclipse: Region-Wise Visibility

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