Lisbon
Lisbon sees a deep but partial solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. The Moon covers 94.4% of the Sun at maximum around 7:35 PM local time (WEST), with the Sun sitting just 10° above the western horizon — a dramatic, low-sky event as the evening draws in.
When it happens in Lisbon
| Partial begins | 6:39 PM WEST |
| Maximum (94.4% covered) | 7:35 PM WEST |
| Partial ends | 8:28 PM WEST |
All times local (WEST); the Sun is 10° above the horizon at maximum.
What you'll see
At 94.4% coverage the daylight drains to a strange, flat dimness and the air will cool noticeably, but the sky never goes truly dark and the Sun's corona stays hidden — that requires totality. You'll see a thin, fiery crescent Sun hovering low over the horizon. For the full black-Sun experience, the path of totality runs across Iceland and northern and eastern Spain.
Where to watch from
With the Sun only 10° up at maximum, a clear and open view toward the west-north-west is essential — the Tagus waterfront, a coastal clifftop at Cascais or Sintra, or anywhere rooftops, hills, and haze won't cut off the low horizon.
Protect your eyes
Because Lisbon never sees totality, it is never safe to look at the Sun with the naked eye — not even at the 94.4% maximum. Keep certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses on from the first contact around 6:39 PM right through to the end at about 8:28 PM. Ordinary sunglasses are not safe substitutes.
Common questions
Will Lisbon see a total solar eclipse?
No. Lisbon sees a deep partial eclipse — 94.4% of the Sun covered at maximum — but the Sun is never fully blocked. The path of totality passes through Iceland and northern and eastern Spain, not Portugal.
What time is the eclipse in Lisbon?
The Moon first clips the Sun at around 6:39 PM, maximum coverage of 94.4% is at 7:35 PM, and the eclipse ends by about 8:28 PM — all in local time (WEST).
Do I need eclipse glasses in Lisbon?
Yes, for the entire eclipse. Since the Sun is never fully covered from Lisbon, there is no safe naked-eye moment at any point — certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses must stay on from start to finish.