When will the solar eclipse occur in Lai Châu?

In Lai Châu, the eclipse begins at 11:58:54 PM GMT+7 (C1), reaches maximum at 12:02:00 AM GMT+7, and ends at 12:05:05 AM GMT+7 (C4) local time on August 12, 2026.

Will Lai Châu be in the path of totality?

No. Lai Châu will see a partial solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, with 2.5% of the sun covered at maximum.

What percentage of the sun will be covered in Lai Châu?

At maximum eclipse, 2.5% of the sun will be covered as seen from Lai Châu.

Solar Eclipse in Lai Châu — 2.5% Partial

Where to watch

Visibility Map — Lai Châu

Vietnam 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

Lai Châu · August 12, 2026

C1 — Partial begins11:58:54 PM GMT+7

Maximum eclipse12:02:00 AM GMT+7

C4 — Partial ends12:05:05 AM GMT+7

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

Vietnam

Cities in Vietnam

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Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in Lai Châu?: In Lai Châu, the eclipse begins at 11:58:54 PM GMT+7 (C1), reaches maximum at 12:02:00 AM GMT+7, and ends at 12:05:05 AM GMT+7 (C4) local time on August 12, 2026.
Will Lai Châu be in the path of totality?: No. Lai Châu will see a partial solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, with 2.5% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Lai Châu?: At maximum eclipse, 2.5% of the sun will be covered as seen from Lai Châu.

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