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When is the next big solar eclipse in Denmark?

A long wait after 2026.

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Short answer

The eclipse on 12 August 2026 covered up to about 85 % of the Sun over Denmark, the most since 1954. Denmark will not see that much of the Sun covered again until the annular solar eclipse in 2093. Smaller partial eclipses happen in between, because there are 2 to 5 solar eclipses on Earth every year, but each one is only seen from the area inside the shadow of the Moon. So most years bring no eclipse at all to Denmark, or only a small one.

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Why

  1. The shadow of the Moon covers only a small part of the Earth at each eclipse.
  2. In an annular eclipse the Moon is slightly too small to cover the whole Sun, so a ring of light stays visible.
  3. The gap between 1954 and 2026 shows how rare large eclipses are in one country.

Details

Lunar eclipses are easier to catch: there are 1 to 2 a year, and they can be seen from the whole night side of the Earth.

Tip

If you want a total solar eclipse before 2093, plan a trip to a country inside the path of totality.

What may differ

Dates of smaller partial eclipses over Denmark are published each year by the Planetarium and Danish universities.

Common misconception

Many think a big eclipse comes back every few years.

What actually happens

There are solar eclipses every year, but one as large as in 2026 is next seen from Denmark in 2093.

People also ask

  • What is an annular solar eclipse?
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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Weather varies a lot from year to year, so check the DMI forecast before you travel.

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