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Ολική έκλειψη Ηλίου · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse in Valladolid

Valladolid is the largest city inside the 2026 path of totality, and it makes an easy, well-connected base: over a minute and a half of totality, reliable meseta skies, and flat country in every direction for the low western Sun.

Στη ζώνη της ολικής έκλειψης Get certified eclipse glasses

Έναρξη ολικότητας~20:30 CESTValladolid · Castilla y León · 12 Aug 2026

Διάρκειαabout 1 minute 31 secondsMeasured for the city centre; a few seconds either way depending on exactly where you stand. Valladolid is inside the path of totality.

Ύψος Ηλίου~9° above the WNW horizonχαμηλά στη δύση, κοντά στη δύση του ηλίου

Κάλυψη100% (total)Valladolid is inside the path of totality — the corona is briefly visible with the naked eye during the total phase only.

Πιθανότητα αίθριου ουρανού Usually favourable · ≈72%The inland Castilian meseta has some of the most reliable August skies on the Spanish path — typically hot, dry and clear at this time of year. Late-afternoon build-ups can still occur, and the Sun is low, so a clean western horizon matters as much as the odds.

Αντίστροφη μέτρηση για την ολότητα

—ημέρες —ώρ. —λεπτ. —δευτ.

Below: the exact timings for Valladolid, the riverside and hilltop spots that clear the city skyline, how the August odds here compare with the coast, and where to go if you want a few more seconds.

Το χρονοδιάγραμμα

Πότε συμβαίνει η έκλειψη

~19:34 CESTΑρχίζει η μερική φάση — πρώτο "δάγκωμα" στον Ήλιο

~20:30 CESTΟλικότητα — about 1 minute 31 seconds. Αφαιρέστε τα γυαλιά μόνο αν είναι ολική.

~21:22 CESTPartial ends near sunset (~21:22 CEST)

Totality is centred on ~20:30 CEST with the Sun only about 9° above the west-northwest horizon, so an open low sightline in that direction matters more than anything else. The Sun sets shortly after, around 21:22.

Πού να στηθείτε

Οι καλύτερες θέσεις παρακολούθησης

Playa de las Moreras and the Pisuerga bank

Riverside · central

Open water · easy access

The river beach and the Pisuerga embankment give central Valladolid its widest open sky, with the water opening the sightline and no buildings immediately to the west. The most practical in-city option.

Directions

Cerro de las Contiendas / the páramo above the city

Elevated · edge of town

Clears the urban skyline

The low plateau on Valladolid's western edge lifts you above the rooftops and looks straight out over open country in the right direction. Modest height, but enough to solve the skyline problem.

Directions

Open fields toward Simáncas and the Duero

Rural · flat

Cleanest horizon near the city

Fifteen minutes south-west, the country around Simáncas opens into flat Duero farmland with a genuinely uninterrupted western horizon — the best combination of access and sightline near Valladolid.

Directions

Toward Palencia and the central line (north-east)

Longer totality

Adds meaningful seconds

Valladolid sits a little off the central line. Heading north-east toward Palencia lengthens totality noticeably — the most worthwhile short trip from the city if duration is your priority.

Directions

Any open ground west of the city

The rule that matters

Unobstructed WNW

With the Sun under 10 degrees up, the whole game is an unblocked west-north-west horizon. On this plain that is easy to find — you mainly need to get clear of Valladolid's own buildings.

Directions

Check the official regional eclipse pages and local council announcements closer to the date — many towns on the path are organising designated viewing sites with capacity limits.

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.

Η πρόγνωση καιρού

Θα είναι καθαρός ο ουρανός;

Valladolid sits on the dry Duero plain, where August evenings are typically hot and clear — considerably better odds than the northern coast.

The surrounding land is flat and open.

The main obstacle is the city itself: a low Sun disappears behind buildings quickly.

Get to the river, the páramo above town, or out into the fields rather than watching from a street.

Σχεδιάστε την ημέρα

Η λίστα ελέγχου για την ημέρα της έκλειψης

Certified ISO 12312-2 / CE eclipse glasses — one pair per person
An open west-northwest horizon — the Sun is only ~9° up
Arrive early — totality is only ~1m 31s and won't wait
Scout your viewpoint the evening before, at the same time of day

Check the cloud forecast in the final 48 hours
A hill, ridge or open plain with nothing blocking the WNW
Don't spend ~1m 31s of totality fiddling with a camera
Glasses back on the instant the Sun's edge returns

Παρακολουθήστε με ασφάλεια

Όποιος τρόπος και αν επιλέξετε, παρακολουθήστε με ασφάλεια

Κάθε προϊόν Absolute Eclipse είναι ανεξάρτητα πιστοποιημένο και κατασκευασμένο στην ΕΕ. Τα γυαλιά αφαιρούνται μόνο κατά τη διάρκεια της ολικότητας — κρατήστε τα για όλη τη μερική φάση.

Πιστοποίηση ISO 12312-2
CE · ΕΕ 2016/425 ΜΑΠ
Κατασκευή και αποστολή από ΕΕ

Συχνές ερωτήσεις για την έκλειψη στην Valladolid

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

Yes. Valladolid is inside the path of totality and sees a genuine total eclipse lasting about 1 minute 31 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 Valladolid?

The partial phase begins at about 19:34 CEST. Totality is centred on roughly 20:30 CEST, with the Sun about 9° above the west-northwest horizon. The Sun sets at around 21:22 CEST, so the whole event happens low in the evening sky.

Where should I watch from in Valladolid?

Because the Sun is only about 9° above the horizon, the single most important thing is an open, unobstructed view to the west-northwest. A building, ridge or treeline in that direction will hide the eclipse entirely, so choose your spot for its western sightline rather than its scenery.

Do I still need eclipse glasses in Valladolid?

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 31s of totality itself, and must put them back on the instant the Sun's edge reappears.

Is Valladolid a good base for the 2026 eclipse?

Yes — it is arguably the most practical base in the path. It is the biggest city inside the totality band, has the best transport links and accommodation stock in the region, sits under relatively dependable August skies, and is surrounded by flat, open country. Nearby Palencia gets a slightly longer totality if you want to travel on the day.

Will the weather be clear in Valladolid on eclipse day?

The inland Castilian meseta has some of the most reliable August skies on the Spanish path — typically hot, dry and clear at this time of year. Late-afternoon build-ups can still occur, and the Sun is low, so a clean western horizon matters as much as the odds.

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Κοντινές περιοχές για παρακολούθηση

● Μερική

Πηγές: timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (καιρός) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Οι ώρες είναι τοπικές (CEST).

The 12 August 2026 eclipse has passed

Where to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse in Valladolid

Πότε συμβαίνει η έκλειψη

Οι καλύτερες θέσεις παρακολούθησης

Playa de las Moreras and the Pisuerga bank

Cerro de las Contiendas / the páramo above the city

Open fields toward Simáncas and the Duero

Toward Palencia and the central line (north-east)

Any open ground west of the city

Where to stay near the eclipse

Θα είναι καθαρός ο ουρανός;

Η λίστα ελέγχου για την ημέρα της έκλειψης

Όποιος τρόπος και αν επιλέξετε, παρακολουθήστε με ασφάλεια

Συχνές ερωτήσεις για την έκλειψη στην Valladolid

Κοντινές περιοχές για παρακολούθηση

Słubice & the Oder

Gorzów Wielkopolski

Szczecin

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