Is Bilbao in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?

Yes. Bilbao (the Basque Country) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 22s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 8° above the western horizon near sunset.

Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Bilbao?

Our terrain analysis rates Revillallanos among the best nearby (94/100): it combines a clear western horizon, a high-enough Sun and a long totality. The full ranked list is above.

What time is the eclipse in Bilbao?

Totality occurs around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST) on 12 August 2026. Arrive early — the partial phase begins over an hour before, and roads to good spots can get busy.

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Best spots to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse near Bilbao

By Lluís Gassó · updated August 2026

On 12 August 2026 the Moon's shadow sweeps across the Basque Country around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Because the eclipsed Sun sits low over the western horizon, where you stand matters — a hill to your west can hide the whole thing. Below are the best-rated viewing spots within about 50 km of Bilbao, scored from sun height, an open western horizon (from a 30 m terrain model) and length of totality.

Totality nearby

up to 1m 22s

Sun altitude

~8°

Rated spots

1703 within 50 km

Clear-sky odds

66%

Cloud forecast for the eclipse

Top-rated viewing spots near Bilbao

#	Spot	Score	Totality	Horizon	Elev.	Clear sky	Dist.
1	Revillallanos	94	1m 21s	8°	1287 m	66%	53 km	Map Directions
2	Cueto	94	1m 21s	9°	1347 m	66%	54 km	Map Directions
3	El Haya	94	1m 21s	8°	1143 m	66%	50 km	Map Directions
4	Vallegrull	94	1m 21s	8°	1220 m	66%	51 km	Map Directions
5	Canto Pero	94	1m 21s	4°	1176 m	66%	54 km	Map Directions
6	Carrascosa	94	1m 22s	7°	1354 m	40%	59 km	Map Directions
7	Menhir Cildepuerta	94	1m 21s	5°	1163 m	66%	47 km	Map Directions
8	Arrayuelas	94	1m 21s	7°	1117 m	66%	48 km	Map Directions
9	Peña Hornilla	93	1m 17s	6°	1216 m	40%	40 km	Map Directions
10	Repico	93	1m 16s	8°	1183 m	66%	42 km	Map Directions

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When is the eclipse in Bilbao?

The total solar eclipse reaches Bilbao on 12 August 2026 around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Totality at the best nearby spots lasts up to 1m 22s, with the Sun about 8° above the horizon. The long-term August clear-sky odds here are relatively good (~66%), but always check the forecast in the final week. Never look at the Sun without certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bilbao in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?: Yes. Bilbao (the Basque Country) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 22s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 8° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Bilbao?: Our terrain analysis rates Revillallanos among the best nearby (94/100): it combines a clear western horizon, a high-enough Sun and a long totality. The full ranked list is above.
What time is the eclipse in Bilbao?: Totality occurs around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST) on 12 August 2026. Arrive early — the partial phase begins over an hour before, and roads to good spots can get busy.

Other places to watch in the path

Zaragoza · Vitoria-Gasteiz · Santander · Oviedo · Gijón · León · Burgos · Palencia · Valladolid · Segovia · Zamora · Soria · Logroño · Pamplona · Tudela · Huesca · Teruel · Tarragona · Lleida · Castellón · Valencia · A Coruña · Lugo · Ourense · Palma de Mallorca · Reykjavík

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Spots © OpenStreetMap contributors · terrain Copernicus GLO-30 · clear-sky odds ERA5 (ECMWF) · path of totality by Fred Espenak, NASA GSFC.

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