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Eclissi solare totale · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse in Soria

Soria is one of the quiet winners of the 2026 eclipse. It sits close to the central line for a long totality, sits high on the meseta at over 1,000 m, and is surrounded by empty country — a rare combination of duration, clear air and easy dark horizons.

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Inizio della totalità~20:29 CESTSoria · Castilla y León · 12 Aug 2026
Durataabout 1 minute 45 secondsMeasured for the city centre; a few seconds either way depending on exactly where you stand. Soria is inside the path of totality.
Altitudine del Sole~7° above the WNW horizonbasso a ovest, vicino al tramonto
Copertura100% (total)Soria is inside the path of totality — the corona is briefly visible with the naked eye during the total phase only.
Probabilità di cielo sereno 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.
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Soria is one of the quiet winners of the 2026 eclipse. It sits close to the central line for a long totality, sits high on the meseta at over 1,000 m, and is surrounded by empty country — a rare combination of duration, clear air and easy dark horizons.

Below: the timings for Soria, the riverside and hilltop viewpoints with a clean western sightline, what altitude does for your odds, and why this is a strong choice for anyone willing to travel inland.

La sequenza temporale

Quando avviene l’eclissi

~19:34 CESTInizia la fase parziale — primo "morso" al Sole
~20:29 CESTTotalità — about 1 minute 45 seconds. Occhiali da togliere solo durante la totalità.
~21:14 CESTPartial ends near sunset (~21:14 CEST)

Totality is centred on ~20:29 CEST with the Sun only about 7° above the west-northwest horizon, so an open low sightline in that direction matters more than anything else. The Sun sets shortly after, around 21:14.

Dove posizionarsi

I migliori posti per osservare

Mirador del Castillo (Parador hill)

Elevated · in town

Best in-town panorama

The castle hill above Soria gives the widest view from inside the city, looking out over the Duero valley and the rooftops. It clears the town's own skyline, which is the main obstacle for a Sun this low.

Directions

Ermita de San Saturio and the Duero bank

Riverside · iconic

Scenic · check the cliff line

The hermitage built into the rock above the Duero is Soria's signature view. Beautiful, but the gorge walls are high — walk downstream to where the valley opens out if you want the western horizon rather than the postcard.

Directions

Open ground toward Golmayo and the west

Rural · open horizon

Cleanest low-W sightline

Immediately west of Soria the land flattens into open meseta before the sierras. Minor roads here give exactly what the low Sun demands: nothing in the way, and dark surroundings for the moments around totality.

Directions

Toward Almazán / the central line (south-west)

Longer totality

Nearer the centre line

Heading south-west from Soria toward Almazán moves you closer to the middle of the path and into flatter, more open country — a sensible combination if you have a car and want both duration and a clean horizon.

Directions

Any west-facing rise above the pines

The rule that matters

Clear WNW horizon

Soria's landscape is wooded and rolling, so the deciding factor is finding ground that looks west with nothing — no ridge, no pine belt — in the way. Scout your spot the evening before at the same time of day; a treeline that looks harmless at noon will hide a Sun this low.

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.

Le previsioni meteo

Il cielo sarà sereno?

At over 1,000 m on the dry northern meseta, Soria has thin, clean air and generally reliable August evenings — among the better bets on the path.

High ground also means less of the low-level haze that plagues the coast.

The trade-off is terrain: Soria sits among hills and pine forest, so a hilltop or open valley view is needed rather than a spot in the town centre.

Watch for late-day cloud over the Sistema Ibérico to the west.

Pianifica la giornata

La tua lista di controllo per il giorno dell’eclissi

  • Certified ISO 12312-2 / CE eclipse glasses — one pair per person
  • An open west-northwest horizon — the Sun is only ~7° up
  • Arrive early — totality is only ~1m 45s 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 45s of totality fiddling with a camera
  • Glasses back on the instant the Sun's edge returns

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Risposte rapide

FAQ sull’eclissi di Soria

Does Soria get a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026?
Yes. Soria is inside the path of totality and sees a genuine total eclipse lasting about 1 minute 45 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 Soria?
The partial phase begins at about 19:34 CEST. Totality is centred on roughly 20:29 CEST, with the Sun about 7° above the west-northwest horizon. The Sun sets at around 21:14 CEST, so the whole event happens low in the evening sky.
Where should I watch from in Soria?
Because the Sun is only about 7° 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 Soria?
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 45s of totality itself, and must put them back on the instant the Sun's edge reappears.
Is Soria a good base for the 2026 eclipse?
Yes, on the numbers. Soria gets one of the longer totalities of any provincial capital and has the clean, dry air of the high meseta. The one thing to plan for is terrain — it is hilly and wooded, so choose an open west-facing viewpoint rather than assuming the town centre will do.
Will the weather be clear in Soria 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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Fonti: timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (meteo) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Gli orari sono locali (CEST).