Calatayud, Spain

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Total solformørkelse · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse in Calatayud

Calatayud is one of the best-placed towns in Aragón for the 2026 eclipse — close to the central line, with a totality well over a minute and a half, and surrounded by the wide open country of the Jalón valley.

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Totalitet begynner~20:30 CESTCalatayud · Aragón · 12 Aug 2026
Varighetabout 1 minute 44 secondsMeasured for the city centre; a few seconds either way depending on exactly where you stand. Calatayud is inside the path of totality.
Solens høyde~6° above the WNW horizonlavt i vest, nær solnedgang
Dekning100% (total)Calatayud is inside the path of totality — the corona is briefly visible with the naked eye during the total phase only.
Klar himmel-sjanser Usually favourable · ≈70%The Ebro basin is hot and dry in August with generally clear evening skies. The main risk is late-day convective cloud over the surrounding sierras drifting across a low Sun.
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Calatayud is one of the best-placed towns in Aragón for the 2026 eclipse — close to the central line, with a totality well over a minute and a half, and surrounded by the wide open country of the Jalón valley.

Below: Calatayud's exact timings, the hilltop and valley viewpoints that suit a low western Sun, why inland Aragón is a decent weather bet, and how it compares with Zaragoza.

Tidslinjen

Når formørkelsen skjer

~19:35 CESTDelvis begynner — første "bit" av Solen
~20:30 CESTTotalitet — about 1 minute 44 seconds. Solformørkelsesbriller av bare hvis total.
~21:10 CESTPartial ends near sunset (~21:10 CEST)

Totality is centred on ~20:30 CEST with the Sun only about 6° above the west-northwest horizon, so an open low sightline in that direction matters more than anything else. The Sun sets shortly after, around 21:10.

Hvor du skal sette opp

De beste stedene å se fra

Castillo de Ayyub and the castle ridges

Elevated · historic

Above the town · wide view

The Moorish castle complex on the ridge above Calatayud gives commanding views over the valley and clears the town entirely — the obvious high point, with real history underfoot.

Directions

Open Jalón valley floor, west of town

Flat · rural

Cleanest low-W sightline

Following the valley west out of Calatayud gives flat, open farmland with an unobstructed view toward the setting Sun — the practical choice for a low Sun.

Directions

Toward Nuévalos and the Monasterio de Piedra

Scenic · south-west

Beautiful · check the gorges

The country toward the Monasterio de Piedra is spectacular, but it is cut by deep gorges. Watch from open ground above the valleys rather than inside them.

Directions

Open ground toward Ateca

Rural · west

Nearer the central line

Heading west toward Ateca keeps you in open valley country and edges marginally closer to the centre of the path — a small gain with a good horizon.

Directions

Any west-facing rise above the clay hills

The rule that matters

Clear WNW view

Calatayud's eroded hills are its defining feature and its main obstacle. Whatever spot you choose, confirm nothing rises between you and the west-north-west. Scout it the day before at the same hour.

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.

Værmeldingen

Vil himmelen være klar?

The Jalón valley is hot and dry in August with typically clear evening skies — solid odds, and better than the coast.

Calatayud's position near the central line gives it one of the longer totalities in the region.

The town sits among steep clay hills and castle ridges, which can block a Sun only 6 degrees up.

Height or the open valley floor solves it; the town centre does not.

Planlegg dagen

Din sjekkliste for formørkelsesdagen

  • Certified ISO 12312-2 / CE eclipse glasses — one pair per person
  • An open west-northwest horizon — the Sun is only ~6° up
  • Arrive early — totality is only ~1m 44s 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 44s of totality fiddling with a camera
  • Glasses back on the instant the Sun's edge returns

Se det trygt

Uansett hvordan du ser på det, se det trygt

Hvert Absolute Eclipse-produkt er uavhengig sertifisert og laget i EU. Solformørkelsesbriller av kun under totalitet — behold dem på under hele den delvise fasen.

  • ISO 12312-2 sertifisert
  • CE · EU 2016/425 PPE
  • Laget og sendt i EU
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Raske svar

Calatayud formørkelses-FAQ

Does Calatayud get a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026?
Yes. Calatayud is inside the path of totality and sees a genuine total eclipse lasting about 1 minute 44 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 Calatayud?
The partial phase begins at about 19:35 CEST. Totality is centred on roughly 20:30 CEST, with the Sun about 6° above the west-northwest horizon. The Sun sets at around 21:10 CEST, so the whole event happens low in the evening sky.
Where should I watch from in Calatayud?
Because the Sun is only about 6° 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 Calatayud?
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 44s of totality itself, and must put them back on the instant the Sun's edge reappears.
Is Calatayud better than Zaragoza for the 2026 eclipse?
For duration, yes. Calatayud sits closer to the central line and gets a noticeably longer totality than Zaragoza, with a slightly higher Sun. Zaragoza is far easier to reach and has more accommodation — but if you can travel on the day, Calatayud is the better viewing position.
Will the weather be clear in Calatayud on eclipse day?
The Ebro basin is hot and dry in August with generally clear evening skies. The main risk is late-day convective cloud over the surrounding sierras drifting across a low Sun.

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Kilder: timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (vær) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Tidene er lokale (CEST).