When will the solar eclipse occur in Zambezi?

In Zambezi, the eclipse begins at 08:28:58 pm SAST (C1), reaches maximum at 08:32:00 pm SAST, and ends at 08:35:01 pm SAST (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.

Will Zambezi be in the path of totality?

No. Zambezi will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 5.3% of the sun covered at maximum.

What percentage of the sun will be covered in Zambezi?

At maximum eclipse, 5.3% of the sun will be covered as seen from Zambezi.

Solar Eclipse in Zambezi — 5.3% Partial

Where to watch

Visibility Map — Zambezi

Zambia 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

Zambezi · 12 August 2026

C1 — Partial begins08:28:58 pm SAST

Maximum eclipse08:32:00 pm SAST

C4 — Partial ends08:35:01 pm SAST

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.

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

Zambia

Cities in Zambia

Chiengi8%

Kaputa8%

Mbala7%

Chavuma6%

Chisasa6%

Luwingu6%

Manyama6%

Kansanshi6%

Solwezi6%

Nakonde5%

Mansa5%

Kasama5%

Mufumbwe5%

Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in Zambezi?: In Zambezi, the eclipse begins at 08:28:58 pm SAST (C1), reaches maximum at 08:32:00 pm SAST, and ends at 08:35:01 pm SAST (C4) local time on 12 August 2026.
Will Zambezi be in the path of totality?: No. Zambezi will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, with 5.3% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Zambezi?: At maximum eclipse, 5.3% of the sun will be covered as seen from Zambezi.

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