The path is not enough
Two points inside the same path can produce very different experiences if duration, Sun altitude or terrain toward the horizon changes.
Find better places to watch the 2026, 2027 and 2028 eclipses in Spain
Compare locations with solar trajectory, eclipse geometry and real-horizon data before choosing where to observe.
The three eclipses
Totality in 2026, totality in 2027 and annularity in 2028. Three nearby opportunities, each with different observing challenges.
August 12, 20262026
Total solar eclipse
Totality near sunset across much of northern mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands.
Main areas
Northern and eastern mainland Spain, with the path crossing areas of Asturias, Castile and León, Aragon, the Valencian Community and the Balearic Islands.
Planning challenge
Clear western horizon
August 2, 20272027
Total solar eclipse
The great southern eclipse, with totality in Ceuta, Melilla and parts of Andalusia.
Main areas
Ceuta, Melilla, most of Cadiz, much of Malaga and southern areas of Granada and Almeria; outside the path it will still be a deep partial eclipse.
Planning challenge
Narrower and busier path
January 26, 20282028
Annular solar eclipse
Annularity near sunset across south-eastern Spain and the western Balearic Islands.
Main areas
Andalusia, southern Extremadura, Castile-La Mancha, Murcia, the Valencian Community, part of Madrid, Aragon, Catalonia and the western Balearic Islands.
Planning challenge
Low Sun and eye safety
Public simulator
A clearer view of where it is worth looking
Compare locations, open the horizon simulation and see why a nearby spot can be better than the famous viewpoint everyone is heading to.
Sample comparison
Central viewpoint
88
Likely to be crowded
Northern ridge
94
Clean horizon
Western track
90
Good plan B
Not every point inside the path is equal
A few kilometres can change everything
Being inside the path of totality or annularity is only the start. One location may have a longer duration, a better Sun altitude, fewer obstacles to the west or a cleaner track above the horizon.
Well-known places will also attract crowds. Sometimes a nearby ridge, track or village offers equally good visibility and more room to arrive, park and observe calmly.
Nearby alternatives
The famous viewpoint is not always the only good option. The score helps uncover nearby areas with excellent visibility and less pressure.
Point-by-point simulation
The Sun and Moon path over the horizon helps you decide whether moving a few kilometres before the key day is worth it.
What makes TresEclipses different
It is not just a map of the path. It is a way to compare real places before you travel.
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Visibility score
Combines eclipse type, duration, coverage and real visibility so you can compare locations with context.
02
Terrain horizon
Cross-checks the Sun path with mountains and nearby relief to detect obstacles at key moments.
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Nearby alternatives
Helps find less obvious places near known viewpoints, towns or travel routes.
04
Simulation from the point
Shows how the Sun and Moon will move above the horizon from the selected location.
Three eclipses, many small decisions
Plan where to look before the crowds arrive
Open the simulator, compare points and prepare alternatives with solar path, score and real-horizon data.