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August 12, 2026
Total solar eclipse
The total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026 will cross Spain near sunset. Totality will be visible across much of northern mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands.
Main challenge
Clear western horizon
The low altitude of the Sun will be decisive. A point inside the path can still lose the central phase if the western horizon is blocked by mountains, buildings or nearby terrain.
Main areas
Where it will be seen best
The central line will pass near areas such as Aviles, Oviedo, Aranda de Duero, Soria, Peniscola and Palma.
This page summarizes the event at a regional scale. To choose a specific point, open the simulator and check score, horizon and local trajectory.
Totality late in the afternoon.
The western horizon is critical in many locations.
High mobility pressure because it falls in summer.
A strong candidate for landscape observing if the horizon cooperates.
Plan your observation
Best viewpoints by region and province
Top-rated viewpoints by autonomous community, province or island, combining astronomy and real horizon.
AndalusiaPartial
AsturiasTotality
Canary IslandsPartial
CantabriaTotality
Castile and LeónTotality
Castile-La ManchaTotality
CeutaPartial
La RiojaTotality
MadridTotality
MelillaPartial
MurciaPartial
NavarreTotality
How TresEclipses helps
From the general map to a concrete decision
The simulator lets you compare nearby points, review the horizon and prepare alternatives before eclipse day.
Rule out points where terrain hides the Sun before totality.
Prepare alternatives if the main location fills up or has poor access.
Check your observing point
Select the eclipse, click the map or search for a location. The score helps order options, but the final decision should also consider safety, permissions, weather and real access.