On 12 August, a partial solar eclipse, with around 90% of the Sun obscured, will be visible in Luxembourg. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. The eclipse will begin at around 7.20 pm.

On this occasion, the Ministry of Health and Social Security would like to remind the public of the precautions to follow when viewing the eclipse:

It is strongly recommended that anyone likely to remove their eye protection spontaneously should not view the eclipse. Adults responsible for children (parents, educators, accompanying adults, etc.) should take particular care to ensure that children are properly protected.

It is important to remember that viewing an eclipse without appropriate protection can cause irreversible burns to the retina. Such damage is painless but can result in reduced vision, the appearance of a black or grey spot or a blurred area in the centre of the field of vision, distorted vision, or changes in the perception of colours or contrasts. Some of these effects may improve over time, but permanent visual impairment may remain.

Press release by the Ministry of Health and Social Security