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What happens during a solar eclipse?

11 Aug 2026

On August 12, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in Munich. But what exactly happens during an eclipse? Video interview with LMU expert Arno Riffeser, Senior Staff Astronomer at the University Observatory Munich.

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11 Aug 2026

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