The total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026, will be one of the most important astronomical events of the last decades in Spain. To facilitate its tracking, the National Geographic Institute (IGN) offers an interactive map that allows you to consult the path of the Moon's shadow and see how the phenomenon will look in any municipality in the country.
Consult the interactive map of the solar eclipse 2026 here:
The IGN viewer shows the advance of the Moon's shadow over Spain throughout the afternoon of August 12, 2026. Through a timeline, it is possible to follow the movement of the eclipse from when it enters through the northwest of the peninsula until it leaves national territory.
The map clearly differentiates the areas where the eclipse will be total from those where it can only be observed partially.
In addition, it allows you to zoom in on any point of the territory to check precisely which municipalities are within the totality strip.
Municipality search
Another of the tools included in the viewer allows you to search for any Spanish municipality to know how the eclipse will look from that place.
The query provides information such as:
- Start time of the partial eclipse.
- Moment of maximum obscuration.
- End time.
- Start and end of totality, when applicable.
- Time of sunset.
- Recommendations on horizon visibility.
This data is particularly useful because the eclipse will coincide with sunset, so a clear horizon to the west will be crucial to enjoy the phenomenon.
Where the eclipse will be best seen
The best conditions will occur within the totality strip, where the Moon will completely cover the solar disk for a few seconds.
According to the National Geographic Institute, Galicia will be the first peninsular community to receive the shadow of the Moon, while the Balearic Islands will be one of the last areas from which it can be observed.
The longest duration of the total eclipse will be recorded in a strip that crosses cities such as:
- Oviedo.
- León.
- Palencia.
- Burgos.
- Soria.
- Southern Aragón.
In these points, totality can last around one minute and 40 seconds, an exceptional duration for an eclipse visible from Spain.
A phenomenon that will not repeat for decades
The eclipse of August 12, 2026, will be the first of a series of major eclipses visible from Spain in the coming years and has sparked enormous interest among astronomy enthusiasts and travelers.
The authorities remind that the Sun should never be observed directly without certified eclipse glasses, as solar radiation can cause permanent injuries to the retina even if pain is not perceived.