Chasing the Solar Eclipse in Berlin
In the city's Tempelhof borough, thousands experienced and applauded the big event. In other parts of Berlin, people were not so lucky.
On Wednesday, August 13th, 2026, Berlin witnessed a total solar eclipse as thousands of residents gathered at Tempelhofer Feld, an ex-airport, to witness the celestial event. The location proved perfect, as there were no obstructions to the view of the sun. When the moon covered 85 percent of the sun at 8:08 p.m., the crowd erupted in applause, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of Woodstock. Videos posted by attendees captured the electric energy in the air.
However, not everyone was able to catch the full view. In Berlin’s Steglitz borough, people assembled on a bridge at Feuerbachstrasse S-Bahn train station, hoping to see the eclipse. Unfortunately, the sun was blocked by buildings before the event began. The moon had already obscured part of the sun by that time. Those gathered on an Autobahn bridge nearby also abandoned their spot when the sun set behind surrounding structures, resulting in a double obstruction in both cases.
For the future, more Berliners might find the ideal location to experience the total solar eclipse. The next occurrence is scheduled for September 3rd, 2081. Those interested are advised to mark their calendars and plan accordingly.
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