The most anticipated astronomical phenomenon of 2026 is the solar eclipse, which coincides on a day with the falling meteors immediately after.

5 are the phases of the solar eclipse of August 12. For all enthusiasts, from the first contact between the Sun and the Moon to the full kiss.

The first phase is the moment when the lunar disk begins to overlap with that of the sun and will continue for about 30 minutes.

It is followed by the second phase that will be the most spectacular, in which a kind of diamond circle will be observed in the sky, since when the last fragment of the solar disk will still be visible, streaks of light will be produced.

Immediately after that, the total eclipse of the sun begins, where everything goes dark and lasts no more than 2 minutes, depending on the viewing position.

After that, brilliant pearls of light may again be seen around the lunar disk, and finally, slowly, the Moon will release the Sun.

The northern hemisphere and especially the northwestern regions will fully enjoy the spectacle with the total obscuration of the solar disk, which this time will exceed 90%.

In our country it is expected to start at sunset according to the position, and according to calculations in Tirana it starts at 19:31 to 19:44, with the maximum marking at 19:41, when the sun is low on the horizon, near the west.

The forecasts say that Shkodra can be the city from where the solar eclipse can be enjoyed and be more visible.

Source: prizrenpost