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

Yes. León (Castile and León) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 47s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 10° above the western horizon near sunset.

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

Our terrain analysis rates Penouta 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 León?

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 León

By Lluís Gassó · updated August 2026

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

Totality nearby

up to 1m 47s

Sun altitude

~10°

Rated spots

618 within 50 km

Clear-sky odds

62%

Cloud forecast for the eclipse

Top-rated viewing spots near León

#	Spot	Score	Totality	Horizon	Elev.	Clear sky	Dist.
1	Penouta	97	1m 47s	10°	2097 m	62%	53 km	Map Directions
2	Cirbanal	97	1m 47s	10°	2067 m	40%	47 km	Map Directions
3	Alto de los Hoyos	97	1m 47s	8°	1845 m	62%	43 km	Map Directions
4	Peña los Bueyes	97	1m 47s	9°	1924 m	62%	42 km	Map Directions
5	Cueto del Calvo	97	1m 47s	9°	1914 m	62%	38 km	Map Directions
6	Pico de la Morala	97	1m 47s	6°	2101 m	62%	45 km	Map Directions
7	Pico de Carbajosa	97	1m 47s	8°	1863 m	40%	45 km	Map Directions
8	Alto de Prao Mojón	97	1m 47s	9°	1757 m	62%	35 km	Map Directions
9	Pico del Sillar	97	1m 47s	8°	1634 m	62%	41 km	Map Directions
10	Pico Negrón	97	1m 47s	6°	1888 m	40%	46 km	Map Directions

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When is the eclipse in León?

The total solar eclipse reaches León on 12 August 2026 around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Totality at the best nearby spots lasts up to 1m 47s, with the Sun about 10° above the horizon. The long-term August clear-sky odds here are relatively good (~62%), 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 León in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?: Yes. León (Castile and León) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 47s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 10° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near León?: Our terrain analysis rates Penouta 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 León?: 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 · Gijón · 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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