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Eclipse solar total · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse in Gijón

Gijón is inside the path of the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse, with about 1 minute 48 seconds of totality at about 20:27 CEST and the Sun a comfortable ~10° above the west-northwest horizon.

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Comienza la totalidad~20:27 CESTAsturias · Spain · 12 Aug 2026

Duraciónabout 1 minute 48 secondsMeasured for the city centre; a few seconds either way depending on exactly where you stand.

Altitud del Sol~10° above the WNW horizonhigh enough that cloud, not terrain, is the risk

Cobertura100% (total)Gijón is INSIDE the path of totality — the corona is briefly visible with the naked eye during the ~1m 48s of totality itself, and only then.

Probabilidad de cielo despejado 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.

Cuenta atrás para la totalidad

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Gijón is inside the path of the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse, with about 1 minute 48 seconds of totality at about 20:27 CEST and the Sun a comfortable ~10° above the west-northwest horizon.

Below: exactly what Gijón 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.

La línea de tiempo

Cuándo ocurre el eclipse

~19:30 CESTComienza la fase parcial — primer mordisco al Sol

~20:27 CESTTotalidad — about 1 minute 48 seconds. Quita las gafas solo si es total.

~21:30 CESTEclipse ends ~21:20 CEST

The eclipse runs from about 19:30 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.

Dónde situarse

Los mejores lugares para observar

Cerro de Santa Catalina

Elevated · headland

Open sea horizon

The green headland above the old town looks out over the Cantabrian Sea with an unobstructed western view — the best combination of height and open horizon in Gijón.

Playa de San Lorenzo

Beach · long open front

Room for crowds

The city's great beach curves for over a kilometre with an open outlook over the water and space for any number of people.

Cabo de Peñas

Headland · dramatic

Wildest sea horizon

The northernmost point of Asturias, with cliffs and a lighthouse facing open ocean — the cleanest sightline in the region.

Monte Deva viewpoint

Elevated · above the city

Panorama inland and out

The hill east of Gijón gives height above the coastal haze and a long view across the city toward the setting Sun.

Inland toward Oviedo (plan B)

Longer totality

More time in shadow

Oviedo, half an hour inland, sits nearer the centre of the path and gets a noticeably longer totality with slightly better cloud 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.

La previsión meteorológica

¿Estará el cielo despejado?

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.

Planifica el día

Tu lista de verificación para el día del eclipse

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 48s
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 48s of totality fiddling with a camera
Check the cloud forecast in the final 48 hours

Observa con seguridad

Como quiera que lo veas, hazlo con seguridad

Todos los productos Absolute Eclipse están certificados de forma independiente y fabricados en la UE. Las gafas solo se quitan durante la totalidad — úsalas durante toda la fase parcial.

Certificado ISO 12312-2
CE · UE 2016/425 EPI
Fabricado y enviado desde la UE

Preguntas frecuentes sobre el eclipse en Gijón

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

Yes. Gijón is inside the path of totality and sees a genuine total eclipse lasting about 1 minute 48 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 Gijón?

The partial phase begins at about 19:30 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 Gijón?

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 48s of totality itself, and must put them back on the instant the Sun's edge reappears.

Where should I watch from in Gijón?

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 Gijón 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.

Sigue explorando el camino

Regiones cercanas desde donde observar

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Fuentes: timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (tiempo) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Los horarios son locales (CEST).