Where to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse

By Lluís Gassó · updated August 2026

Pick your city to see the best-rated viewing spots within reach — each scored from sun height, a clear western horizon and length of totality, deep-linked into the interactive map. The eclipse crosses NW Iceland and northern Spain at sunset on 12 August 2026.

• Zaragoza
  Aragón · up to 1m 40s totality
• Bilbao
  the Basque Country · up to 1m 22s totality
• Vitoria-Gasteiz
  the Basque Country · up to 1m 34s totality
• Santander
  Cantabria · up to 1m 35s totality
• Oviedo
  Asturias · up to 1m 49s totality
• Gijón
  Asturias · up to 1m 49s totality
• León
  Castile and León · up to 1m 47s totality
• Burgos
  Castile and León · up to 1m 45s totality
• Palencia
  Castile and León · up to 1m 46s totality
• Valladolid
  Castile and León · up to 1m 42s totality
• Segovia
  Castile and León · up to 1m 33s totality
• Zamora
  Castile and León · up to 1m 24s totality
• Soria
  Castile and León · up to 1m 43s totality
• Logroño
  La Rioja · up to 1m 41s totality
• Pamplona
  Navarre · up to 1m 16s totality
• Tudela
  Navarre · up to 1m 38s totality
• Huesca
  Aragón · up to 1m 23s totality
• Teruel
  Aragón · up to 1m 40s totality
• Tarragona
  Catalonia · up to 1m 33s totality
• Lleida
  Catalonia · up to 1m 21s totality
• Castellón
  the Valencian Community · up to 1m 39s totality
• Valencia
  the Valencian Community · up to 1m 32s totality
• A Coruña
  Galicia · up to 1m 43s totality
• Lugo
  Galicia · up to 1m 46s totality
• Ourense
  Galicia · up to 1m 15s totality
• Palma de Mallorca
  the Balearic Islands · up to 1m 35s totality
• Reykjavík
  Iceland · up to 1m 50s totality

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to watch the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse?

The eclipse is total along a path crossing NW Iceland and northern Spain (including the Balearic Islands) at sunset. Because the Sun is very low, the best spots are inside the path with a clear, unobstructed western horizon. Umbra rates 40,000+ specific vantage points so you can pick the best one near you.

Why does the exact viewing spot matter so much for this eclipse?

Totality happens near sunset, so the eclipsed Sun sits only a few degrees above the horizon. A hill, ridge or building to your west can hide it completely — which is why each spot here is scored against a 30 m terrain model for a clear western horizon.

Which regions and cities are in the path of totality?

NW Iceland, and across northern Spain: Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, La Rioja, Navarra, the Ebro valley, Aragón, Catalonia and Valencia, plus the Balearic Islands. Pick a city above to see its best-rated nearby spots.

Do I need eclipse glasses?

Yes. Never look at the Sun without certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses, except during the brief moments of totality itself.