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Solar Eclipse 2026 to cross Spain and parts of Europe
On August 12, 2026, a significant solar eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe and the Atlantic. A narrow path of totality will cross northern Spain and the Balearic Islands, marking the first total solar eclipse visible in mainland Spain since 1905. Observers in Greenland and Iceland will also witness the total phase.
In other regions, such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France, a partial eclipse will be visible. In Paris, the moon is expected to cover up to 92% of the sun, while in the U.K. and Ireland, coverage will range between 90% and 96%.
Scientific and commercial entities are preparing for the event. Iberia plans to use an Airbus A321XLR to observe and livestream the eclipse from over 10,000 meters using Starlink technology. The European Space Agency (ESA) will also provide a live broadcast from the Javalambre Astrophysical Observatory in Spain.
Energy operators have noted potential impacts on power grids; Red Eléctrica de España estimates a possible 5 GW drop in solar generation during the eclipse. Public health authorities and astronomers emphasize the necessity of using ISO 12312-2 certified solar eclipse glasses to prevent permanent retinal damage, warning that standard sunglasses or improvised filters are insufficient.
Entities
AEMET · AFI · AFI consulting firm · Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) · Babak Tafreshi · Balearic Islands Government · Cecod · Civil Guard · DGT · Dirección General de Tráfico · Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) · España vaciada
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The eclipse will occur near sunset, creating a double‑sunset effect.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The village had about 200 residents in the 1950s.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Avellanosa de Muñó has about ten permanent residents.
- [● 5 SOURCES] It will be the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Spain in over a century.
- [● 19 SOURCES] A total solar eclipse will occur on 12 August 2026. mondo.rs · scitechdaily.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Perseid meteor shower will be visible the same night as the eclipse.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The eclipse path will cross the village Avellanosa de Muñó in Burgos province.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Observers are advised to use ISO‑certified eclipse glasses for safety.
- [● 40 SOURCES] A total solar eclipse will be visible in Spain on the evening of 12 August 2026. www.noz.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · www.zeit.de
- [● 17 SOURCES] Rural Spanish regions, often called “España vaciada,” expect a lasting tourism boost from the eclipse. www.noz.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · www.zeit.de
- [● 21 SOURCES] AFI estimates the eclipse will generate €421 million in additional economic activity for Spain. www.noz.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · www.zeit.de
- [● 20 SOURCES] Hotels in the totality zone are largely fully booked, with room rates many times higher than normal August prices. www.noz.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · www.zeit.de