Total Solar Eclipse in Spain – August 12, 2026
📌 General Characteristics of the Eclipse
The path of totality in Spain stretches from A Coruña to Valencia and Palma de Mallorca, crossing key cities such as Oviedo, León, Burgos, Zaragoza, and Santander.
It is the first total eclipse visible from the Iberian Peninsula in over a century; the last one occurred in 1905, and the most recent on the continental part was in 1959, only in the Canary Islands.
The eclipse will take place during sunset when the Sun will be between 1° and 13° above the horizon throughout Spain, making a clear western horizon and unobstructed sky visibility essential.
🌞 City Information
| City | Autonomous Community | Start of the Eclipse | Start Total Eclipse | End Total Eclipse | Duration Totality | Sun Altitude at Maximum | Probability of Clear Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Coruña | Galicia | 19:30:52 | 20:27:38 | 20:28:52 | 1m 14.2s | 12.0° | 61% |
| Alcobendas | Madrid | 19:36:28 | 20:31:55 | 20:32:15 | 0m 20.2s | 07.2° | 75% |
| Bilbao | Basque Country | 19:31:43 | 20:27:17 | 20:27:49 | 0m 31.7s | 08.2° | 60% |
| Burgos | Castilla y León | 19:33:17 | 20:28:20 | 20:30:04 | 1m 44.0s | 08.2° | 65% |
| Cuenca | Castilla y León | 19:37:23 | 20:32:06 | 20:32:59 | 0m 54.7s | 05.9° | 76% |
| Escucha | Aragón | 19:36:05 | 20:30:09 | 20:31:50 | 1m 41.1s | 05.4° | 70% |
| Ferrol | Galicia | 19:30:40 | 20:27:16 | 20:28:45 | 1m 28.5s | 11.9° | 59% |
| Gijón | Asturias | 19:30:58 | 20:26:43 | 20:28:28 | 1m 45.2s | 10.1° | 57% |
| Guadalajara | Castile-La Mancha | 19:36:19 | 20:31:17 | 20:32:23 | 1m 05.6s | 06.9° | 73% |
| Ibiza | Balearic Islands | 19:39:11 | 20:32:41 | 20:33:44 | 1m 02.8s | 02.8° | 79% |
| Jaraba | Aragón | 19:35:23 | 20:29:47 | 20:31:30 | 1m 42.6s | 06.4° | 70% |
| León | Castilla y León | 19:32:40 | 20:28:15 | 20:30:00 | 1m 44.3s | 09.6° | 66% |
| Lerma | Castilla y León | 19:33:51 | 20:28:51 | 20:30:36 | 1m 45.3s | 08.1° | 68% |
| Lleida | Catalonia | 19:34:39 | 20:29:04 | 20:29:34 | 0m 39.8s | 04.9° | 73% |
| Osorno | Castilla y León | 19:33:07 | 20:28:20 | 20:31:04 | 1m 46.4s | 08.7° | 66% |
| Oviedo | Asturias | 19:31:15 | 20:27:00 | 20:28:49 | 1m 48.4s | 10.2° | 59% |
| Palencia | Castilla y León | 19:33:49 | 20:29:03 | 20:30:45 | 1m 41.7s | 08.6° | 69% |
| Palma | Balearic Islands | 19:37:59 | 20:31:00 | 20:32:37 | 1m 36.2s | 02.4° | 78% |
| Peñíscola | Valencia | 19:36:47 | 20:30:29 | 20:32:08 | 1m 39.3s | 04.4° | 74% |
| Ponferrada | Castilla y León | 19:32:37 | 20:28:40 | 20:30:05 | 1m 25.6s | 10.3° | 63% |
| Ribadeo | Galicia | 19:30:47 | 20:26:53 | 20:28:42 | 1m 48.4s | 11.1° | 58% |
| Santander | Cantabria | 19:31:18 | 20:26:52 | 20:27:56 | 1m 03.7s | 08.8° | 60% |
| Soria | Castilla y León | 19:34:22 | 20:29:01 | 20:30:43 | 1m 42.1s | 07.1° | 66% |
| Tarragona | Catalonia | 19:35:29 | 20:29:24 | 20:30:25 | 1m 00.8s | 04.2° | 72% |
| Teruel | Aragón | 19:36:51 | 20:30:59 | 20:32:33 | 1m 33.4s | 05.4° | 70% |
| Valencia | Valencia | 19:38:20 | 20:32:25 | 20:33:24 | 0m 58.6s | 04.4° | 78% |
| Valladolid | Castilla y León | 19:34:26 | 20:29:48 | 20:31:15 | 1m 26.7s | 08.6° | 71% |
| Zaragoza | Aragón | 19:34:37 | 20:28:58 | 20:30:22 | 1m 24.5s | 05.9° | 72% |
🛡️ Eye Safety and Protection
Viewing a solar eclipse without certified glasses can cause irreversible eye damage, including retinal burns. It is essential to use certified eclipse glasses with filters that comply with the ISO 12312-2 standard, preferably from brands such as Spectrum or other approved manufacturers.
Using regular sunglasses, homemade filters, or looking directly at the Sun without protection—even during partial phases—is strongly discouraged.
🧭 Recommendations for Observers
- Choose locations with a clear, unobstructed view to the west (avoid trees, mountains, and buildings).
- Arrive early to avoid crowds and secure a good spot. Our recommendation is to make a picnic day out of it as roads will be congested to the point of collapse. So go early, bring food and drinks, do some hiking and have a fun afternoon.
- Use certified solar glasses at all times during partial phases. Only remove them during totality if you are within the path.
Check the interactive maps of Xavier Jubier for precise magnitude and duration based on your specific location.
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