A total solar eclipse will be visible from Iceland, Spain and the associated Balearic Islands on Wednesday. The phenomenon will also be visible as a partial solar eclipse from Hungary.
The view of the solar eclipse will vary significantly depending on where it is observed, meaning different parts of the country will see different degrees of the Sun covered by the Moon, Időkép reports. As the phenomenon will occur close to sunset, people in western Hungary will be in a more favorable position.
The most spectacular view will be available in Sopron and its surrounding area, in the westernmost part of the country. From there, the Moon will cover 86% of the Sun before the celestial bodies disappear below the horizon.
For the best viewing experience, it is worth choosing a location with an unobstructed horizon, as buildings and hills may significantly block the view because of the low position of the Sun.
A proper pair of solar eclipse glasses with an appropriate solar filter will still be necessary as sunset approaches. For safe observation, their use is recommended for everyone.
According to forecasts, clear skies are expected on Wednesday evening, and there is a good chance that clouds will not interfere with the view, so weather conditions are expected to be favorable for observing the eclipse.
According to an infographic by Időkép, significant coverage will also be visible in several cities in western Hungary and the Central Transdanubian region: 70% in Székesfehérvár, 73% in Veszprém, 75% in Nagykanizsa, 80% in Győr, and 84% in Szombathely.
From Budapest, 68% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon. Coverage will be considerably lower in the eastern part of the country: 44% in Békéscsaba, 48% in Szeged, 47% in Debrecen, and exactly 50% in Nyíregyháza.
The eclipse will reach its peak, meaning the greatest degree of coverage, at around 7:50 p.m. in eastern Hungary. In the west, the maximum will occur roughly 20 minutes later: in Sopron, the Moon will cover the largest portion of the Sun at 8:11 p.m.
