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

Yes. Gijón (Asturias) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 49s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 11° above the western horizon near sunset.

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

Our terrain analysis rates Palancas among the best nearby (97/100): 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 Gijón?

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 Gijón

By Lluís Gassó · updated August 2026

On 12 August 2026 the Moon's shadow sweeps across Asturias 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 Gijón, scored from sun height, an open western horizon (from a 30 m terrain model) and length of totality.

Totality nearby

up to 1m 49s

Sun altitude

~11°

Rated spots

1274 within 50 km

Clear-sky odds

40%

Cloud forecast for the eclipse

Top-rated viewing spots near Gijón

#	Spot	Score	Totality	Horizon	Elev.	Clear sky	Dist.
1	Palancas	97	1m 49s	11°	674 m	40%	56 km	Map Directions
2	Pico Lahuz	97	1m 48s	9°	673 m	40%	46 km	Map Directions
3	Peak (unnamed)	97	1m 48s	11°	851 m	40%	54 km	Map Directions
4	Peña Saleras	97	1m 48s	10°	1768 m	40%	54 km	Map Directions
5	Alto de la Peñona	97	1m 48s	9°	491 m	40%	39 km	Map Directions
6	Pico del Abedul	97	1m 48s	10°	525 m	40%	43 km	Map Directions
7	Pico Caldoveiro	97	1m 48s	10°	1337 m	40%	49 km	Map Directions
8	Picu Loral	97	1m 48s	10°	1241 m	40%	46 km	Map Directions
9	Pico la Silla	97	1m 48s	8°	745 m	40%	48 km	Map Directions
10	Pico la Sinjanía	97	1m 48s	10°	707 m	40%	49 km	Map Directions

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When is the eclipse in Gijón?

The total solar eclipse reaches Gijón on 12 August 2026 around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Totality at the best nearby spots lasts up to 1m 49s, with the Sun about 11° above the horizon. August skies here can be cloudy (~40% long-term clear-sky odds), so plan to stay mobile and watch the forecast in the final week. Never look at the Sun without certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gijón in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?: Yes. Gijón (Asturias) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 49s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 11° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Gijón?: Our terrain analysis rates Palancas among the best nearby (97/100): 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 Gijón?: 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 · Bilbao · Vitoria-Gasteiz · Santander · Oviedo · 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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