# August 2026 partial solar eclipse in Europe > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/august-2026-partial-solar-eclipse-in-europe > Updated: 2026-08-01T15:11:42.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. On 12 August 2026 a partial solar eclipse covered most of the Sun’s disc across central Europe. In Jena, Germany the eclipse reached about 86.5 % obscuration, peaking at 20:11 local time as the Sun hung low in the western sky. Four days later the region experienced a near‑total lunar eclipse, adding to a busy astronomical week. In Italy, health authorities warned of the risk of permanent retinal damage from viewing the eclipse without proper protection. Local astronomy groups organized free public viewings in locations such as Marina di Pisa’s Piazza delle Baleari and Peccioli’s Piazza della Chiesa, providing telescopes fitted with ISO‑12312‑2 solar filters and distributing certified eclipse glasses. Adults were urged to supervise children throughout the event. Both countries highlighted the importance of safety measures while offering opportunities for amateur astronomers to observe the eclipse and related celestial events, such as Venus and Saturn visible in the twilight sky. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-01: Italy Prepares Public Safeguard for August 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse A 90% partial solar eclipse on 12 Aug 2026 will be visible in Italy; health agencies warn of eye damage, and local astronomy clubs will offer free, filtered viewing events in Marina di Pisa and Peccioli. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-prepares-public-safeguard-for-august-12-2026-partial-solar-eclipse ### 2026-07-27: Jena, Germany witnesses partial solar and near‑total lunar eclipses in August 2026 In August 2026, Jena saw an 86.5 % partial solar eclipse on Aug 12 and a 93 % near‑total lunar eclipse on Aug 28, alongside visible Venus and Saturn. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jena-germany-witnesses-partial-solar-and-neartotal-lunar-eclipses-in-august-2026 --- Cite as: August 2026 partial solar eclipse in Europe. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/august-2026-partial-solar-eclipse-in-europe