Partial solar eclipse observed in Sidi Mchergh
Spectators in Tunisia are preparing to witness a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, during which the Moon will block up to 59.3% of the Sun's disk at sunset. The event will begin at 6:40 PM, peak at 7:11 PM, coinciding with sunset. The City of Sciences in Tunis is organizing an astronomical event in Sidi Mcherg – Sijnan to observe this phenomenon, with safety instructions not to look directly at the Sun without proper protection, such as approved glasses or special filters. The event will include a lecture on how eclipses occur and the conditions for observing them in Tunisia, as well as an observation of the night sky, planets, and other celestial objects.
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