Partial Solar Eclipse · August 12, 2026

Solar Eclipse in Bulgaria

On August 12, 2026, a partial solar eclipse crosses Bulgaria.

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Partial

Eclipse type

72.8%

Max obscuration

—

Max duration

20

Cities tracked

Where to watch

Visibility Map

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

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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

See every detail of the eclipse

Solar eclipse glasses — protect your eyesLooking at the sun without protection causes permanent damage in seconds. These ISO 12312-2 certified glasses block 99.99 % of sunlight so you can watch every phase safely — no squinting, no risk.↗Camera solar filters — shoot the eclipseAn unfiltered lens aimed at the sun will ruin your sensor in moments. Clip on one of these ND100000 filters and capture razor-sharp shots of totality, Baily's beads, and the diamond ring — on any DSLR or mirrorless camera.↗Solar binoculars — two eyes on the coronaBinoculars give a wider, more immersive view than a telescope — perfect for watching the shadow race toward you. These are purpose-built for solar use with integrated filters, so you can hand them to anyone without worrying.↗Solar telescopes — built for the sunA dedicated solar scope with a Herschel wedge or etalon filter shows you structures no ordinary telescope can reveal — prominences, granulation, chromosphere. If you want to be the most prepared person at the viewing site, this is it.↗

By location

Cities in Bulgaria

Maximum obscuration and peak contact time per city.

Lom72%

Gotse Delchev71%

Panagyurishte71%

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%

Frequently asked questions

When is the solar eclipse in Bulgaria?: On August 12, 2026, Bulgaria will experience a partial solar eclipse with a maximum occultation of 72.8%.
Will Bulgaria be in the path of totality?: No. Bulgaria will see a partial solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, with up to 72.8% of the sun covered.
Which cities in Bulgaria will see the best eclipse?: The cities in Bulgaria with the highest eclipse coverage are: Kyustendil (72.8%), Pernik (72.3%), Blagoevgrad (72.3%), Dupnitsa (72.2%).

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