Sonnenfinsternis über Bochum – Ein besonderer Abend auf dem Fördergerüst

On August 12, 2026, the winding tower at the German Mining Museum in Bochum will become an extraordinary viewing spot: Experience the partial solar eclipse 62 meters above the city’s rooftops. Look forward to a special summer evening featuring hands-on activities for families, short presentations on the sun, moon, and the solar eclipse by the Astronomical Institute of Ruhr University Bochum, and a livestream of the total solar eclipse from Spain.

On the mining tower, miners will serve guests cool drinks, and a food truck will be waiting at Europaplatz. After sunset, the evening will wind down on the Bergbau-Wiese—and with a little luck, you might even catch a glimpse of the Perseids.