Total Solar Eclipse Tonight: Partial View from Slovenia

Slovenia will witness a partial solar eclipse on the evening of August 12, 2026, offering a celestial spectacle alongside the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. While a total solar eclipse will be visible in other parts of the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal, Slovenia will experience a partial event.

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From Slovenia, the partial solar eclipse will be visible in the evening. It will begin around 7:25 PM, with maximum coverage occurring at 8:16 PM, when the Moon will obscure approximately 91 percent of the Sun's diameter.

According to Professor Igor Žiberna from the University of Maribor's geography department, the eclipse will begin around 7:25 PM. The maximum phase of coverage, where the Moon will obscure approximately 91 percent of the Sun's diameter, is expected at 8:16 PM. However, as the Sun sets shortly before this time in Slovenia, observers will only be able to see the initial half of the eclipse's peak.

For optimal viewing, locations with an unobstructed view towards the northwest are recommended, preferably elevated spots that are free from buildings, trees, or terrain obstructions. Experts, including ophthalmologists, strongly advise against direct observation without proper protection. Failure to use certified protective eyewear can lead to irreversible vision damage, including blindness.

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Because the Sun will set in our country about four minutes earlier, we will not be able to observe the maximum phase of the eclipse, only its first half.

Following the eclipse, the night sky will be illuminated by the Perseids, one of the year's most prominent meteor showers. Ideal viewing conditions are expected due to the new moon phase, potentially allowing up to 100 meteors per hour to be seen from dark, light-pollution-free locations. Additionally, most planets in the solar system will be visible, with Mercury and Jupiter potentially observable before sunrise.

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Direct observation of the eclipse without adequate protection can cause irreversible vision loss, in the worst cases even blindness.