solar eclipse: latest news, reactions and political current events

The solar eclipse of 2027 boosts accommodation searches in southern Spain by up to 40%, according to Booking.

Accommodation inquiries in the city of Málaga for the solar eclipse of 2027 have increased by 40% among national travelers and 35% among international ones compared to usual periods, according to booking data collected by the platform Booking.com. This astronomical event, which can be viewed from a privileged position in...

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The solar eclipse boosts foreign tourist spending by 25.7% in the provinces with the highest visibility.

The in-person purchases made by international tourists increased by 25.7% year-on-year between August 10 and 16 in those Spanish provinces where the solar eclipse on August 12 was seen with a coverage of 100% over most of its surface. This increase represents almost 12 percentage points more than the spending...

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The Council demands Morant to clarify an act of the eclipse of more than 72,000 euros.

The spokesperson of the Consell, Miguel Barrachina, has demanded this Friday explanations from the Minister of Science, Innovation and Universities, Diana Morant, regarding the amount of the institutional event organized by the Government at the Yebes Observatory (Guadalajara) to follow the total solar eclipse last Wednesday, "which amounted to 72,358...

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Expansion | More than 530 people attended after the eclipse, the majority for eye damage

More than 530 people have required healthcare in different autonomous communities, mostly for eye problems, after the total solar eclipse that this Wednesday left more than half of Spain plunged into a deep and historic darkness.According to data collected by Europa Press, pending the balance from the Canary Islands, a...

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Hoteliers warn of temporary booking closures in Cádiz due to the solar eclipse of 2027

The coastal strip of Cádiz will be on August 2, 2027, one of the privileged places to observe the total solar eclipse, an astronomical phenomenon that has caused hotel and tourist accommodation bookings to soar for "three months." This strong demand has led some businesses to temporarily close their booking...

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More than 300 people attended in eleven autonomous communities after the eclipse, the majority for vision problems.

More than 300 people have required medical attention in eleven autonomous communities after the total solar eclipse that on Wednesday plunged more than half of the country into a deep and unprecedented darkness, mostly due to eye discomfort. In the Community of Madrid, health services have provided 101 medical assists...

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Telefónica almost doubles data usage on its network during the solar eclipse

The Telefónica network recorded a spike of 97.18 % in data traffic at 8:30 PM due to the solar eclipse, compared to a conventional working Wednesday, the company has reported.Telefónica has explained that Movistar customers massively turned to their mobiles to share photos and live videos of the astronomical event, which...

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Video | This is how the solar eclipse was seen from different points in Spain

Spain experienced this Wednesday August 12, 2026 one of the most anticipated astronomical events in recent years: a total solar eclipse visible from part of the country and partial in the rest of the territory. For a few minutes, the Moon interposed between the Earth and the Sun and left images that are hard to repeat. In the areas located within...

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Solar and lunar eclipse: what differences are there and how each one is observed

The total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026 has once again awakened interest in phenomena that occur when the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon reach certain alignments. However, a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse are not the same event: the order of the three bodies changes, the shadow...

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Partial and total eclipse: what are the differences and why 99% does not equal totality

The solar eclipse of August 12 of 2026 will not be seen the same from all points in Spain. Within the narrow band of totality, the Moon will completely cover the Sun for a few seconds or minutes. Outside of it, although the obscuration may be very high, the phenomenon...

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This is how the solar eclipse of August 12 will look: what will happen if the sky is covered

The image that accompanies this information recreates how the total solar eclipse of August 12 might look if a layer of low clouds and smoke were to interpose before the star: the dark disk of the Moon would appear surrounded by a faint glow, blurred among gray, ochre, and orange...

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How to watch the eclipse live if you have run out of glasses: schedule and signal from NASA from Spain

Traveling to Spain to witness the total solar eclipse and discovering at the last minute that there are no approved glasses left does not force one to choose between missing the phenomenon or risking eyesight. The NASA will broadcast the eclipse live this Wednesday, August 12, starting at 19:15 hours...

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Millions of British households called to spend less light during the solar eclipse

Octopus Energy, the largest electricity supplier in the UK, has launched a campaign among its millions of users to reward those who cut their electricity consumption during the solar eclipse on Wednesday, the most intense that the country will experience since 1999."Since the Moon will block up to 95% of...

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How to record the eclipse with the mobile without damaging your eyes or the camera

Spain will experience this Wednesday the first total solar eclipse visible from the Peninsula in more than a century. The path of totality will cross the country from west to east and the phenomenon will occur during sunset, with the sun positioned very close to the horizon in much of...

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Sánchez will observe the solar eclipse from his official residence in Lanzarote.

The president of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, will follow the total solar eclipse this Wednesday, August 12, from the official residence of La Mareta, on the island of Lanzarote, and will not travel to the Iberian Peninsula to witness the astronomical phenomenon, according to government sources confirmed to Europa Press.Spain...

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When is it dangerous to look at the sky during the solar eclipse? The exact time when you can take off your glasses

The rule for observing the solar eclipse this Wednesday is simple, but it has an exception that is worth knowing. Throughout the entire partial phase, appropriate eye protection must be used to look directly at the Sun. Only when the Moon has completely covered the solar disk, during totality, can...

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Solar eclipse in Spain: where it will be best seen and at what time to look at the sky

The solar eclipse this Wednesday, August 12, will be visible from all of Spain, although not with the same intensity. The path of totality will cross the Peninsula from west to east and will reach numerous capitals, from A Coruña to Valencia, while in much of the southern half the...

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The opticians emphasize the high protection of the approved glasses for viewing a solar eclipse.

The General Council of Colleges of Opticians-Optometrists (CGCOO) has emphasized the "high protection" that specific glasses for solar observation during an eclipse provide, after information disseminated in recent hours about certain models has raised concern among the population.With this statement, the CGCOO aims to send a message of calm to...

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The FEMP strengthens coordination with the municipalities in the face of the solar eclipse on August 12

The Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP) is finalizing preparations for the total solar eclipse that will take place this Wednesday, August 12, participating in various forums for institutional coordination in order to convey the organizational needs of local governments in the face of this astronomical phenomenon.In this context,...

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Spain will add almost half a million tourists this week due to the eclipse, with an impact of 347 million.

Spain expects the arrival of 446,700 extra visitors during this week, from August 10 to 16, due to the total solar eclipse that will occur this Wednesday, August 12. According to a report from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business released at the end of July, this astronomical phenomenon...

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These are the six glasses for the solar eclipse that have been recalled due to risk to eyesight.

With only a few days left for the total solar eclipse on August 12, consumer authorities have ordered the withdrawal from the market of several models of glasses intended for observing the phenomenon due to irregularities that may pose a risk to eye health. According to alert FACUA-Consumers in Action, these...

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Solar eclipse of August 12: these are the areas of Spain where there will be fewer clouds to see it

The weather can be one of the great factors for enjoying the total solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12. The prediction from AEMET points to a day of stability in much of Spain, with mostly clear or clear skies, although the situation will be somewhat more uncertain precisely in some...

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The eclipse puts Spain on alert: thousands of people will move to high fire risk areas

The total solar eclipse on August 12 has forced administrations to prepare an extraordinary security device in anticipation of the arrival of hundreds of thousands of people to the northern half of the Peninsula. The Government estimates that there will be between 1.8 and 2.9 million movements towards the more...

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How long does the solar eclipse of August 12 last: these are the minutes of darkness in each city

The total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026 will be visible from a wide strip of Spain, but the duration of the darkness will not be the same in all cities. The key is in the position of each locality within the totality band: the closer it is to the center of...

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The solar eclipse will attract more than 446,000 tourists to Spain and boosts reservations in the areas of best visibility.

The next Wednesday August 12, the Moon will interpose between the Earth and the Sun and will cause a total solar eclipsevisible from parts of Spain. The phenomenon, exceptional for its rarity and for the areas from which it can be observed, will attract more than 446,000 tourists to the country and has triggered searches for accommodation in the places...

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Solar eclipse

The solar eclipse of 2027 boosts accommodation searches in southern Spain by up to 40%, according to Booking.

The solar eclipse boosts foreign tourist spending by 25.7% in the provinces with the highest visibility.

The Council demands Morant to clarify an act of the eclipse of more than 72,000 euros.

Expansion | More than 530 people attended after the eclipse, the majority for eye damage

Hoteliers warn of temporary booking closures in Cádiz due to the solar eclipse of 2027

More than 300 people attended in eleven autonomous communities after the eclipse, the majority for vision problems.

Telefónica almost doubles data usage on its network during the solar eclipse

Video | This is how the solar eclipse was seen from different points in Spain

Solar and lunar eclipse: what differences are there and how each one is observed

Partial and total eclipse: what are the differences and why 99% does not equal totality

This is how the solar eclipse of August 12 will look: what will happen if the sky is covered

How to watch the eclipse live if you have run out of glasses: schedule and signal from NASA from Spain

Millions of British households called to spend less light during the solar eclipse

How to record the eclipse with the mobile without damaging your eyes or the camera

Sánchez will observe the solar eclipse from his official residence in Lanzarote.

When is it dangerous to look at the sky during the solar eclipse? The exact time when you can take off your glasses

Solar eclipse in Spain: where it will be best seen and at what time to look at the sky

The opticians emphasize the high protection of the approved glasses for viewing a solar eclipse.

The FEMP strengthens coordination with the municipalities in the face of the solar eclipse on August 12

Spain will add almost half a million tourists this week due to the eclipse, with an impact of 347 million.

These are the six glasses for the solar eclipse that have been recalled due to risk to eyesight.

Solar eclipse of August 12: these are the areas of Spain where there will be fewer clouds to see it

The eclipse puts Spain on alert: thousands of people will move to high fire risk areas

How long does the solar eclipse of August 12 last: these are the minutes of darkness in each city

The solar eclipse will attract more than 446,000 tourists to Spain and boosts reservations in the areas of best visibility.

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