Spain · August 12, 2026
The eclipse from Madrid
99.9% of the Sun is covered — but this is not totality. A partial eclipse never turns day to night, and eclipse glasses stay on the entire time. To witness real totality, you have to be inside the path.
Local timings
All times are local (CEST).
- Partial begins
- 19:36
- Maximum eclipse
- 20:32
- Partial ends
- 21:24
- Sun covered
- 99.9%
- Sun altitude at maximum
- 7.3°
99.9% covered — but NOT total. The southern edge of the path passes just north of the city: drive ~1 hour north to experience real totality.
How to watch it here
- The Sun is only ~7.3° above the horizon at maximum. Find a spot with a completely clear view to the west — a hilltop, a rooftop, or a west-facing shore.
- Wear certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses for the whole partial phase. Read the safety guide.
- Arrive early: the partial phase opens around 19:36 — settle in before the light starts to change.