Overview

• Spain’s 2026 eclipse path is set to cross A Coruña, Oviedo, Bilbao, Zaragoza, Valencia and Palma with totality lasting between 1 minute 32 seconds and 1 minute 50 seconds.
• NASA has confirmed that the August 2, 2027 eclipse will sweep southern Spain—including Cádiz, Málaga, Tarifa, Gibraltar and Ceuta—with up to 6 minutes 23 seconds of totality.
• The 2026 eclipse will be Spain’s first mainland total solar event since 1912 and will be followed by the century’s longest totality in 2027.
• Official recommendations call for ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses, telescopes with approved solar filters or indirect projection methods to protect observers’ eyes.
• Regional and national bodies are distributing route maps, safety guidelines and public events to counter disinformation and prepare communities for optimal viewing.