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Totale Sonnenfinsternis · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse in Oviedo

Oviedo is inside the path of the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse, with about 1 minute 51 seconds of totality at about 20:27 CEST and the Sun a comfortable ~10° above the west-northwest horizon.

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Totalität beginnt~20:27 CESTAsturias · Spain · 12 Aug 2026

Dauerabout 1 minute 51 secondsMeasured for the city centre; a few seconds either way depending on exactly where you stand.

Sonnenhöhe~10° above the WNW horizonhigh enough that cloud, not terrain, is the risk

Bedeckungsgrad100% (total)Oviedo is INSIDE the path of totality — the corona is briefly visible with the naked eye during the ~1m 51s of totality itself, and only then.

Heiterkeitschance Cloud-prone · ≈50%The Cantabrian and Atlantic coast of Spain sees frequent low cloud and sea haze in August. Inland and southward prospects improve markedly.

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Oviedo is inside the path of the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse, with about 1 minute 51 seconds of totality at about 20:27 CEST and the Sun a comfortable ~10° above the west-northwest horizon.

Below: exactly what Oviedo sees and when, where to stand for the low western Sun, an honest read on the August cloud odds, and the safety rules for the partial phases.

Die Zeitleiste

Wann die Finsternis stattfindet

~19:31 CESTPartielle Phase beginnt — erster "Biss" aus der Sonne

~20:27 CESTTotalität — about 1 minute 51 seconds. Brille nur bei totaler Finsternis ablegen.

~21:30 CESTEclipse ends ~21:20 CEST

The eclipse runs from about 19:31 to 21:20 CEST, with maximum at around 20:27 and the Sun ~10° above the west-northwest horizon. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 21:30 CEST, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Wo man sich aufstellen sollte

Die besten Beobachtungsplätze

Monte Naranco

Elevated · above the city

Best local height and outlook

The mountain above Oviedo, with its pre-Romanesque churches, gives real elevation and a wide western panorama over the city.

Parque de Invierno

Park · open ground

Space near the centre

Open parkland along the river with clear sightlines and room for a crowd.

Cristo de las Cabañas viewpoint

Elevated · panoramic

Long view west

A hilltop viewpoint on the city's edge with an open outlook toward the setting Sun.

Open country toward Grado

Rural · west

Flat, unobstructed

West of Oviedo the land opens out, giving a clean low horizon in the direction that matters.

South over the pass (plan B)

Clearer skies

Meseta cloud odds

If the Asturian coast is under cloud, crossing south toward León trades a little duration for far better odds.

Local astronomy societies and science centres often organise safe public viewing with filtered telescopes — worth checking closer to the date.

Plan your trip

Where to stay near the eclipse

Accommodation around the viewing area for eclipse night (11–13 Aug 2026). Compare hotels and rentals live on the map below.

Die Wetterprognose

Wird der Himmel klar sein?

The Cantabrian and Atlantic coast of Spain sees frequent low cloud and sea haze in August. Inland and southward prospects improve markedly.

The deciding factor here is simply whether the sky is clear at the right moment. Check the forecast in the final 48 hours and, if you can, keep the option of moving to a gap in the cloud.

Den Tag planen

Ihre Checkliste für den Finsternistag

Certified ISO 12312-2 / CE eclipse glasses — one pair per person
An open west-northwest horizon — the Sun is only ~10° up
Arrive early — totality lasts only ~1m 51s
Scout your viewpoint the evening before, at the same time of day

Glasses ON for every part of the eclipse except totality itself
Glasses back on the instant the Sun's edge reappears
Don't spend ~1m 51s of totality fiddling with a camera
Check the cloud forecast in the final 48 hours

Sicher beobachten

Wie auch immer Sie beobachten — tun Sie es sicher

Alle Absolute-Eclipse-Produkte sind unabhängig zertifiziert und in der EU hergestellt. Die Brille wird nur während der Totalität abgenommen — für die gesamte partielle Phase aufbehalten.

ISO 12312-2 zertifiziert
CE · EU 2016/425 PSA
Hergestellt und versandt in der EU

Oviedo Sonnenfinsternis FAQ

Does Oviedo get a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026?

Yes. Oviedo is inside the path of totality and sees a genuine total eclipse lasting about 1 minute 51 seconds, with 100% of the Sun covered. Outside the path — even a short distance away — the eclipse is only partial, which is a completely different experience.

What time is the eclipse in Oviedo?

The partial phase begins at about 19:31 CEST and totality is centred on roughly 20:27 CEST, with the Sun about 10° above the west-northwest horizon. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 21:30 CEST, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Do I need eclipse glasses in Oviedo?

Yes. Throughout the partial phases — over an hour before and after totality — you must wear certified ISO 12312-2 / CE eclipse glasses. You may remove them only during the ~1m 51s of totality itself, and must put them back on the instant the Sun's edge reappears.

Where should I watch from in Oviedo?

With the Sun about 10° above the horizon at maximum, a break in the cloud matters more than a perfect horizon — though higher, open ground still gives the best view.

Will the weather be clear in Oviedo on eclipse day?

The Cantabrian and Atlantic coast of Spain sees frequent low cloud and sea haze in August. Inland and southward prospects improve markedly.

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Quellen: timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (Wetter) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Zeiten sind lokal (MESZ).