Madrid to experience 99.9% solar eclipse in August 2026

Madrid will experience a significant solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. The event will feature a 99.9% obscuration of the solar disk over the Spanish capital, marking a major astronomical occurrence for the city after more than a century.

The eclipse is expected to begin with initial contact at 19:37, reaching its peak at 20:32 when the Sun is almost entirely covered. The final phase will conclude at 21:17 as the Sun sets over the Madrid mountains. Observers are advised to use elevated viewpoints oriented toward the west and must use ISO 12312-2 certified eye protection to prevent permanent retinal damage.