When will the solar eclipse occur in Middelkerke?

In Middelkerke, the eclipse begins at 19:28:01 CEST (C1), reaches maximum at 20:28:00 CEST, and ends at 21:27:58 CEST (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.

Will Middelkerke be in the path of totality?

No. Middelkerke will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 85.8% of the sun covered at maximum.

What percentage of the sun will be covered in Middelkerke?

At maximum eclipse, 85.8% of the sun will be covered as seen from Middelkerke.

Solar Eclipse in Middelkerke — 85.8% Partial

Where to watch

Visibility Map — Middelkerke

Belgium will see a partial solar eclipse. Click anywhere on the map to see the occultation percentage at that location.

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Timeline

Contact Times

Middelkerke · 12 August 2026

C1 — Partial begins19:28:01 CEST

Maximum eclipse20:28:00 CEST

C4 — Partial ends21:27:58 CEST

Live simulation

Eclipse in motion

Watch the Moon cross the Sun from C1 to C4. Play at speed or scrub through the timeline — during the actual eclipse it tracks live.

Don't miss a second — get the right gear

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During eclipse

Normal sky

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What you'll experience

Sky Simulation

Drag the slider to compare the sky before and during totality. At peak, stars appear at midday and the horizon glows in all directions.

≈ Dusk

Sky darkness

−4°C

Temp. drop

2,900 km/h

Moon speed

🌑 Simulated at totality peak

Belgium

Cities in Belgium

Poperinge86%

Ieper86%

Wervik86%

Koksijde86%

Menen86%

Wevelgem86%

Diksmuide86%

Kortrijk86%

Roeselare86%

Izegem86%

Harelbeke86%

Torhout86%

Ostend86%

Tielt86%

Zedelgem86%

Oostkamp85%

Sint-Andries85%

Tournai85%

Dour85%

Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in Middelkerke?: In Middelkerke, the eclipse begins at 19:28:01 CEST (C1), reaches maximum at 20:28:00 CEST, and ends at 21:27:58 CEST (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.
Will Middelkerke be in the path of totality?: No. Middelkerke will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 85.8% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Middelkerke?: At maximum eclipse, 85.8% of the sun will be covered as seen from Middelkerke.

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