France prepares for August 12 solar eclipse as July zodiac forecasts draw interest

A partial solar eclipse will be visible across France on the evening of 12 August 2026, with the Moon covering up to 99 % of the Sun in the southwest. Safe observation requires ISO‑12312‑2 certified eclipse glasses, and a local viewing event is scheduled in Orbeil (Paille‑Moidas) from 19:00 to 21:30, featuring a brief astronomy talk. The total phase of the eclipse will pass only over Spain, marking the first total eclipse over the Iberian Peninsula since 1905.

Earlier in the summer, sky‑watchers can expect a striking conjunction on the night of 10‑11 July 2026, when the thin crescent Moon will “kiss” Mars while both appear against the backdrop of the Pleiades in Taurus. The event will be visible to the naked eye under clear skies.

French media also highlighted several zodiac-related forecasts for July 2026. On 12 July, a rare Sun‑Moon alignment in Cancer is said to bring abundance to Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. A New Moon in Cancer on 14 July is portrayed as an emotional reset, urging signs to reassess relationships and personal goals. Overall, the July horoscope is described as a reflective period, advising caution in new projects.

These astronomical and astrological events have prompted public interest in both scientific observation and personal guidance, prompting organizers to stress safety measures while media outlets offer guidance on how the sky may influence daily life.