Solar eclipse (90%) and sunset during free church tower visit
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 · 19:00
St. Amanduskerktoren, Hooglede
Free
On Wednesday, August 12, there will be an almost total solar eclipse (90%) during sunset. Through 6 time slots (maximum 25 people per slot), you will be able to visit the church tower for FREE to admire the solar eclipse and/or sunset. If desired, you can register for multiple time slots if you want to enjoy this unique spectacle longer. Whether the solar eclipse / sunset will be visible depends, of course, on the weather conditions, but the climb itself and the view from above will be fantastic regardless. The eclipse begins around 7:17 PM, reaches its maximum around 8:13 PM, and ends just before sunset around 9:05 PM, with the sun low in the west. Time slots (30min each): 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM Needed: headlamp or flashlight - eclipse glasses or sunglasses - possibly binoculars / camera