Solar Eclipse 2026 in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Not visible August 12, 2026
The solar eclipse of August 12, 2026 is not visible from Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The moon's shadow does not reach this location during the eclipse.
The nearest city where the eclipse is visible is Bogandé, Burkina Faso (3864 km away, 42% obscuration).
Unlike generic calculators, Heliora shows a 3D sky simulation from Kolwezi with real terrain — see if mountains or buildings block the low sun during the eclipse
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the 2026 solar eclipse visible from Kolwezi?
- No, the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse is not visible from Kolwezi. The moon's shadow does not reach this location.
- When is the next solar eclipse visible from Kolwezi?
- The next solar eclipse visible from Kolwezi is a partial eclipse on February 6, 2027.
Next Solar Eclipse Visible from Kolwezi
The next solar eclipse visible from this location is a partial eclipse on February 6, 2027.
Next Total Eclipse: August 2, 2027
The next total solar eclipse comes less than a year later, on August 2, 2027 — the longest land totality between 1991 and 2114, reaching 6m 22s near Luxor, Egypt. The path of totality crosses southern Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia.