Toulouse
Toulouse sits just outside the path of totality, but it gets an extraordinary partial eclipse on August 12, 2026: at maximum around 8:25 PM CEST, 97.8% of the Sun is covered — a razor-thin crescent hanging just 6° above the horizon. The Sun sets at 9:02 PM while still eclipsed, so that is when the show ends.
When it happens in Toulouse
| Partial begins | 7:31 PM CEST |
| Maximum (97.8% covered) | 8:25 PM CEST |
| Sun sets — eclipse still in progress | 9:02 PM CEST |
All times local (CEST); the Sun is just 6° up at maximum and sets at 9:02 PM while still eclipsed — the show ends at sunset, so a clear, low horizon is essential.
What you'll see
Even at 97.8% coverage the Sun is never fully blocked, so the corona stays hidden and true darkness never falls — but the light turns deeply strange, the temperature drops, and an impossibly thin crescent Sun glows low over the western horizon. It is a dramatic, memorable sight, though not the same experience as totality; for that, the path of totality runs across Iceland and northern and eastern Spain, not far to the south.
Where to watch from
At only 6° altitude, the Sun will be behind buildings, trees, or any slight hill to the west-north-west within minutes — find a flat, completely open view in that direction, such as a riverside spot along the Garonne or open countryside outside the city, and be there well before 8:25 PM.
Protect your eyes
Because Toulouse never sees totality, the Sun is never fully covered here — it is never safe to look without certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses, not even at the 97.8% maximum. Keep your eclipse glasses on from the very first contact around 7:31 PM right through until the Sun sets at 9:02 PM. Never use ordinary sunglasses, phone cameras, or unfiltered binoculars.
Common questions
Will Toulouse see a total solar eclipse?
No. Toulouse sees a 97.8% partial eclipse — impressive, but the Sun is never fully covered. The path of totality passes through Iceland and northern and eastern Spain; Toulouse is just outside it.
What time is the eclipse in Toulouse?
The Moon first covers the Sun around 7:31 PM CEST, maximum coverage of 97.8% is at 8:25 PM CEST, and the Sun sets at 9:02 PM CEST while still eclipsed — that is the end of the show from Toulouse.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Toulouse?
Yes, for the entire event. Since the Sun is never fully covered from Toulouse, there is no safe naked-eye moment at any point — keep certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses on from 7:31 PM until sunset at 9:02 PM.