Province · 12 Aug 2026
Palencia
1 cities evaluated. Data based on the real-horizon model with SRTM 30 m.
1Totality
The clearest western horizon belongs to palencia, where the topographic horizon sits at just 0.7° altitude at the evaluated contact — a critical figure for catching C4 with the Sun very low in August 2026.
Top 10 cities by visibility
| City | Verdict | Score |
|---|---|---|
| palencia | Totality at sunset | 85 |
Top 10 viewpoints by score
| Viewpoint | Elevation | Score |
|---|---|---|
| El Castillo | — | 85 |
| Observatorio Los Ansares | — | 85 |
| Mostelares | 916 m | 85 |
| Mirador de Campos | — | 85 |
| Mirador Río Nubis | — | 85 |
| Mirador de Nuestra Señora de Belén | — | 85 |
| Observatorio de la Toja de Ribas | — | 85 |
| Viewpoint near Calle Rambla | — | 85 |
| Viewpoint near Sendero | — | 85 |
| Mirador Colada del Carrascal | — | 85 |
Best observation spots
Cities and viewpoints combined, ranked by eclipse score (sky + horizon).
| Spot | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| palencia | City | 85 |
| El Castillo | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Observatorio Los Ansares | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Mostelares | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Mirador de Campos | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Mirador Río Nubis | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Mirador de Nuestra Señora de Belén | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Observatorio de la Toja de Ribas | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Viewpoint near Calle Rambla | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Viewpoint near Sendero | Viewpoint | 85 |
Recommendation
In Palencia you can see totality at 1 spots very close to the western horizon. The Sun will set shortly after; the partial end (C4) won't be visible. Make sure you have a clear western horizon.
Where to stay in Palencia
For the August 12 eclipse. Recommended stay: Aug 10–14, 2026.
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