Solar Eclipse 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria
Partial August 12, 2026
On August 12, 2026, Sofia will experience a partial solar eclipse with 92.38% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse occurs at 21:17 local time, with the sun -8° above the horizon toward the WNW. While totality won't be reached here, the partial eclipse will be clearly visible with certified eclipse glasses. At only -8° elevation, an obstacle taller than -141 m within 1 km blocks the eclipsed sun in that direction — use Heliora's 3D sky simulation to check whether mountains, hills, or buildings obstruct the view from your exact spot. All times computed from a precision astronomical engine.
A live hour-by-hour cloud forecast for eclipse day will be available here from July 27, 2026, when August 12 enters the 16-day forecast window.
Unlike generic calculators, Heliora shows a 3D sky simulation from Sofia with real terrain — see if mountains or buildings block the low sun during the eclipse
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the solar eclipse in Sofia?
- The partial phase begins at 20:28 local time. Maximum eclipse is at 21:17.
- Will the total eclipse be visible from Sofia?
- From Sofia the eclipse will be partial, with 92.38% of the sun's disc obscured.
- Do I need special glasses?
- Yes — you always need ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses to safely observe a partial eclipse.
- How high will the sun be during the eclipse in Sofia?
- The sun will be at -8° altitude at maximum eclipse, toward the WNW. Since it will be quite low, find a spot with a clear horizon.
- Can terrain block my view of the eclipse in Sofia?
- Yes — with the sun at only -8°, mountains, hills, or tall buildings could easily block your view. Heliora's 3D sky simulation uses real elevation data to show the exact terrain horizon from any point. Drop a pin at your planned viewing spot to check if the sun is clear of obstacles during the eclipse.
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.