From around 7:30 pm, we will be able to enjoy a partial solar eclipse, with the maximum expected at around 8:25 pm, a few minutes before sunset.
This eclipse is a rare event in our region, with up to 96.6% of obscuration, and a sensation of darkness and cold a few minutes before the actual sunset. But this late timing could make it harder to organize in order to see it under the best conditions: between the risk of clouds and the very low height of the sun at that time, it is really necessary to find the right spot to be sure not to miss a thing. Because in some towns, such as Cassis, Gap, Menton or Cavalaire, the eclipse will not be visible.
Our article summarizes, with precision, the eclipse times in the main towns of the Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur region
Thunderstorms are possible in the Southern Alps and the center of Var, as well as the reliefs of the Côte d'Azur. The sky should gradually clear during the evening, but there is a real risk of still having cloud cover in the Southern Alps, part of Var, and the Alpes Maritimes.
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It's not easy to find well-oriented viewing points this Wednesday evening to see the solar eclipse. Because it will occur between 7:30 pm for its start and a maximum at around 8:25 pm, with up to 96.6% of obscuration. But at that time, the sun's height will be only 2 or 3° in the region. That is to say that even the smallest hill, the smallest building could block your view. So we looked for as many clear viewpoints as possible toward the west / northwest to be sure not to miss a thing of this unique spectacle tonight!
The conditions are ideal this Wednesday evening for observing the solar eclipse in the Bouches du Rhone. Here are all the events and good spots to admire it under the best conditions.
Many viewpoints and events will allow you to fully enjoy the solar eclipse this Wednesday evening in Var. Here are our favorite spots.
It's not easy to find a good spot with mountains that plunge into the sea in the Alpes Maritimes. The eclipse will not be visible in Monaco or Menton, for example. But the editorial team has still found the right places to give you the best chance of seeing it.
It's not easy to find a clear spot toward the west with the mountain reliefs, but we have still found interesting spots and events to provide explanations.
We explain why watching the eclipse without special glasses can be dangerous. And this is true even if the sun is going to set and you get the impression that it isn't dangerous.
