Spain readies for total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026

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A total solar eclipse will occur on 12 August 2026, with the path of totality crossing Spain from Galicia to Castellón and the Balearic Islands. Partial phases begin around 19:38 local time, totality lasts about 62 seconds starting at 20:32, and the eclipse ends near sunset at 21:01.

Spanish authorities and organisations are preparing extensive public‑safety and outreach measures. ONCE will distribute 200 000 certified glasses in Catalonia and 1.5 million across Spain. In Catalonia, twelve municipalities will host adapted observation points equipped with LightSound devices that convert light changes into sound for visually impaired observers. Reus has organised a special mobility plan, adding bus lines L82 and L20, and will hand out 5 000 approved glasses at the Parque de la Festa observation site. The University of Valencia will stream the eclipse live from its Rectorate dome. Municipalities such as Borges Blanques have opened thousands of reservation slots for viewing, and many cities are offering workshops, food trucks, and live music.

Safety recommendations are uniform: only ISO 12312‑2 certified eclipse glasses may be used, and they must not be combined with telescopes, cameras, or binoculars without additional solar filters. The event is expected to draw tens of thousands of spectators across the country, making it one of Spain’s most widely anticipated astronomical events in a century.

Entities: Catalonia · Catalonia regional government · Enrique Pérez Montero · LightSound device · ONCE · ONCE (Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles) · ONCE (Organización Nacional de Ciegos de España) · Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles (ONCE) · Pedro Duque · Reus · Reus City Council · Spain

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[● 3 SOURCES] ONCE will distribute 200,000 certified eclipse glasses in Catalonia and 1.5 million glasses across Spain. (new)
[● 5 SOURCES] The partial eclipse will begin at 19:38, totality at 20:32, and the partial phase will end near sunset at 21:01. (new)
[● 5 SOURCES] Totality will last about 62 seconds, starting at 20:32 local time. (new)
[● 3 SOURCES] Twelve Catalan municipalities will host adapted observation points equipped with LightSound devices that convert solar light changes into sound. (new)
[○ 1 SOURCE] During totality the light will become rare, colours will fade and temperature will drop. (Pedro Duque)
[● 7 SOURCES] A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible across Spain. (new)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The path of totality runs diagonally from Galicia to Castellón and the Balearic Islands. (Eclipse path description)
[● 2 SOURCES] Safe observation requires ISO 12312‑2 certified eclipse glasses; other viewing methods are unsafe. (Safety guidelines)
[○ 1 SOURCE] constructiveevaluate (migr)
[● 2 SOURCES] Reus will operate special bus lines L82 and L20 and provide 5,000 approved glasses for eclipse viewers. (new)
[● 4 SOURCES] Safe observation of the eclipse requires ISO 12312‑2 certified eclipse glasses. (new)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The University of Valencia will broadcast the eclipse live from the Rectorate dome. (new)