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Total solar eclipse · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse in Zaragoza

Zaragoza is inside the path of the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse, with about 1 minute 27 seconds of totality at about 20:29 CEST and the Sun only ~6° above the west-northwest horizon.

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Totality begins~20:29 CESTAragón · Spain · 12 Aug 2026

Durationabout 1 minute 27 secondsMeasured for the city centre; a few seconds either way depending on exactly where you stand.

Sun altitude~6° above the WNW horizonlow in the west — an open horizon is essential

Coverage100% (total)Zaragoza is INSIDE the path of totality — the corona is briefly visible with the naked eye during the ~1m 27s of totality itself, and only then.

Clear-sky odds Usually favourable · ≈70%The Ebro basin is hot and dry in August with generally clear evening skies; late-day cloud over the sierras is the main risk.

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Zaragoza is inside the path of the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse, with about 1 minute 27 seconds of totality at about 20:29 CEST and the Sun only ~6° above the west-northwest horizon.

Below: exactly what Zaragoza 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.

The timeline

When the eclipse happens

~19:34 CESTPartial begins — first "bite" out of the Sun

~20:29 CESTTotality — about 1 minute 27 seconds. Glasses off only if total.

~21:07 CESTEclipse ends ~21:21 CEST

The eclipse runs from about 19:34 to 21:21 CEST, with maximum at around 20:29 and the Sun ~6° above the west-northwest horizon. The Sun sets at 21:07 CEST, during the eclipse, so the later stages happen below the horizon — an open west-northwest view is essential.

Where to set up

The best places to watch

Parque del Agua Luis Buñuel

Park · riverside

Open sky, room for crowds

The Expo park on the Ebro's meander gives wide open ground and a clear western horizon close to the centre.

Ebro riverbank and Puente de Piedra

Riverside · central

Open corridor along the water

The river cuts a broad, building-free channel through Zaragoza, with the basilica as a foreground.

Open ground toward Utebo

Rural · flat

Cleanest low sightline

North-west of the city the Ebro valley opens into flat farmland with nothing to block a Sun only 6° up.

Montes de Torrero / Canal Imperial

Elevated · south

Height above the city

The low ridge south of Zaragoza lifts you above the rooftops for a longer view west.

North-west toward the central line

Longer totality

Calatayud ~1m 44s

Zaragoza is inside the path but not at its centre. Calatayud and the Jalón valley to the west get appreciably longer totality.

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.

The weather call

Will the sky be clear?

The Ebro basin is hot and dry in August with generally clear evening skies; late-day cloud over the sierras is the main risk.

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.

Plan the day

Your eclipse-day checklist

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 lasts only ~1m 27s
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 27s of totality fiddling with a camera
Check the cloud forecast in the final 48 hours

Watch it safely

However you’re watching, watch it safely

Every Absolute Eclipse product is independently certified and made in the EU. Glasses come off only during totality — keep them on for the whole partial phase.

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Zaragoza eclipse FAQ

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

Yes. Zaragoza is inside the path of totality and sees a genuine total eclipse lasting about 1 minute 27 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 Zaragoza?

The partial phase begins at about 19:34 CEST and totality is centred on roughly 20:29 CEST, with the Sun about 6° above the west-northwest horizon. The Sun sets at 21:07 CEST, during the eclipse, so the later stages happen below the horizon — an open west-northwest view is essential.

Do I need eclipse glasses in Zaragoza?

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 27s of totality itself, and must put them back on the instant the Sun's edge reappears.

Where should I watch from in Zaragoza?

The Sun is only about 6° above the horizon, so you need an open, unobstructed view to the west-northwest. Buildings, hills and trees in that direction will hide the deepest phase.

Will the weather be clear in Zaragoza on eclipse day?

The Ebro basin is hot and dry in August with generally clear evening skies; late-day cloud over the sierras is the main risk.

Keep exploring the path

Nearby regions to watch from

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Źródła: timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (pogoda) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Czas lokalny (CEST).