When will the solar eclipse occur in Vidin?

In Vidin, the eclipse begins at 09:13:27 PM GMT+3 (C1), reaches maximum at 09:32:00 PM GMT+3, and ends at 09:50:32 PM GMT+3 (C4) local time on August 12, 2026.

Will Vidin be in the path of totality?

No. Vidin will see a partial solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, with 72.1% of the sun covered at maximum.

What percentage of the sun will be covered in Vidin?

At maximum eclipse, 72.1% of the sun will be covered as seen from Vidin.

Solar Eclipse in Vidin — 72.1% Partial

Where to watch

Visibility Map — Vidin

Bulgaria 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

Vidin · August 12, 2026

C1 — Partial begins09:13:27 PM GMT+3

Maximum eclipse09:32:00 PM GMT+3

C4 — Partial ends09:50:32 PM GMT+3

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.

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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

Bulgaria

Cities in Bulgaria

Kyustendil73%

Pernik72%

Blagoevgrad72%

Dupnitsa72%

Petrich72%

Sandanski72%

Berkovitsa72%

Sofia72%

Montana72%

Lom72%

Samokov72%

Vratsa71%

Gotse Delchev71%

Botevgrad71%

Velingrad71%

Panagyurishte71%

Peshtera70%

Pazardzhik70%

Smolyan70%

Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in Vidin?: In Vidin, the eclipse begins at 09:13:27 PM GMT+3 (C1), reaches maximum at 09:32:00 PM GMT+3, and ends at 09:50:32 PM GMT+3 (C4) local time on August 12, 2026.
Will Vidin be in the path of totality?: No. Vidin will see a partial solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, with 72.1% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Vidin?: At maximum eclipse, 72.1% of the sun will be covered as seen from Vidin.

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