Total solar eclipse crosses the territory of Spain in August 2026 and boosts the astronomical tourism sector

The total solar eclipse scheduled for August 12, 2026 will cross Espanha from west to east. The astronomical phenomenon will occur in the late afternoon, creating a specific visual configuration. The band of absolute darkness will pass through dozens of municipalities and several provincial capitals in the European country. Sol will be positioned low on the horizon during the event. Especialistas consider the geographical location favorable for scientific and amateur observation.

Lua will completely cover the solar disk for a period of up to two minutes at specific points along its path. The partial phase of the event will remain visible until the exact moment of sunset. Regiões from the north and east of Spanish territory offers the best visibility conditions. The lunar shadow will enter the Iberian peninsula through the Galícia region. The city of Corunha will record the start of totality at around 8:28 pm local time.

Trajeto from the lunar shadow across Spanish territory

The advancement of the phenomenon will cover an extensive area of ​​the country. The shadow will pass through communities such as Astúrias, Cantábria, north of Castela and Leão and País Basco. The route also includes La Rioja, Navarra, the northern portion of Madri and the region of Aragão. Comunidade Valenciana, the south of Catalunha and all Ilhas Baleares are part of the final path of totality. The breadth of the path allows multiple positioning options for local and foreign observers.

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The city of Oviedo stands out as one of the places with the longest period of total darkness. The maximum duration in the region will reach one minute and forty-eight seconds. Outras provincial capitals lie within the main shadow band. Bilbau, Leão, Saragoça, Valência and Palma are part of the list of