GUIDE · TOTAL ECLIPSE 12 AUG 2026
Total solar eclipse — 12 August 2026 in Spain
For the first time in over a century, a totality path crosses Spain from northwest to southeast just before sunset. Here's the full guide: where, when, how and what precautions to take.
461
cities will see totality
140
with clean totality (C3 above horizon)
379
with eclipsed sunset
560
cities analyzed with DEM 30 m + ERA5
Visibility map by region
Share of each region's cities that will see totality. Source: in-house calculation with DEM SRTM 30 m.
Visibility by region
17 autonomous regions + 2 autonomous cities. Click any to see the city-by-city breakdown.
Where to stay in Spain
For the August 12 eclipse. Recommended stay: Aug 10–14, 2026.
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Related resources
Visibility calculator →
Enter coordinates or pick a point on the map and get verdict, time, azimuth and duration.
Methodology →
How we compute verdict and score: Meeus ephemerides, DEM SRTM 30 m, refraction and Earth curvature.
Full 2026 report →
Editorial analysis with regional data, maps, CSV downloads and outreach JSON.
Press kit →
Verified data, quotes, graphic kit and downloads for press coverage.