Partial Solar Eclipse · 12 August 2026

Grimstad

On 12 August 2026, Grimstad (Norway) sees a partial solar eclipse.

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Partial

Eclipse type

76.5%

Max obscuration

—

Max duration

20:08:00 CEST

Peak time

Where to watch

Visibility Map — Grimstad

Norway will see a partial solar eclipse. Click anywhere on the map to see the occultation percentage at that location.

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Timeline

Contact Times

Grimstad · 12 August 2026

C1 — Partial begins18:17:20 CEST

Maximum eclipse20:08:00 CEST

C4 — Partial ends21:58:39 CEST

Live simulation

Eclipse in motion

Watch the Moon cross the Sun from C1 to C4. Play at speed or scrub through the timeline — during the actual eclipse it tracks live.

Don't miss a second — get the right gear

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Normal sky before eclipse

Sky during total solar eclipse

During eclipse

Normal sky

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What you'll experience

Sky Simulation

Drag the slider to compare the sky before and during totality. At peak, stars appear at midday and the horizon glows in all directions.

≈ Dusk

Sky darkness

−4°C

Temp. drop

2,900 km/h

Moon speed

🌑 Simulated at totality peak

Norway

Cities in Norway

Kristiansund77%

Kristiansand77%

Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in Grimstad?: In Grimstad, the eclipse begins at 18:17:20 CEST (C1), reaches maximum at 20:08:00 CEST, and ends at 21:58:39 CEST (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.
Will Grimstad be in the path of totality?: No. Grimstad will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 76.5% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Grimstad?: At maximum eclipse, 76.5% of the sun will be covered as seen from Grimstad.

Worldwide

Other Countries

SpainTOTAL

United Kingdom95%

North Macedonia76%

Western Sahara70%

Burkina Faso53%

United States49%

Saudi Arabia48%

Côte d'Ivoire44%

Guinea-Bissau43%

Sierra Leone40%

CAR37%

Turkmenistan30%

Antigua & Barbuda24%

US Virgin Islands23%

Turks & Caicos21%

Dominican Rep.20%

UAE20%

Trinidad & Tobago18%

French Guiana17%

Cayman Islands11%