Teachers, parents, and anyone curious—this page brings together everything you need to approach the August 12, 2026, eclipse with clarity and confidence, from the classroom to your backyard.
Educational Resources
Educational Resources and Guides
Fact sheet on solar eclipses
Explanations of how eclipses work, viewing zones, and safety precautions for observation.
Lectures and workshops
Public lectures
The Observatory is organizing lectures before the eclipse to explain the phenomenon, its path, and its scientific significance.
Workshops for schools
Activities tailored for children to make solar projectors or understand the phases of the eclipse.
Digital Tools
Eclipse Simulators
Online tools to view the eclipse’s path in real time based on your location. Example: Stelvision (partner of the Observatory).
ÉclipSEOP
Get ready to observe the solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, with our dedicated app, which will let you know the times and conditions of the eclipse from your observation location.
Three Eclipses in Focus
An educational guide to observing and understanding the next three solar eclipses visible in France.