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Solar eclipse visible in metropolitan France
Automatically translated from French ·
Published on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 10:52 AM
A solar eclipse will be visible today across metropolitan France. To view it safely, use ISO 12312-2 certified glasses with the CE mark. Direct observation of the sun without protection can cause irreversible damage.
A solar eclipse will be visible today across metropolitan France.
Safety recommendations:
- Never look directly at the sun without proper protective eyewear.
- Eyewear must be CE-marked and certified according to the ISO 12312-2 standard.
- Damage caused by unprotected viewing can be severe and irreversible, even if the sky is overcast.
👉 For more information, visit: info.gouv.fr/actualite/faq-sur-l-eclipse-solaire-2026
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