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

Yes. Ourense (Galicia) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 15s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 11° above the western horizon near sunset.

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

Our terrain analysis rates O Penedo among the best nearby (92/100): 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 Ourense?

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 Ourense

By Lluís Gassó · updated August 2026

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

Totality nearby

up to 1m 15s

Sun altitude

~11°

Rated spots

343 within 50 km

Clear-sky odds

45%

Cloud forecast for the eclipse

Top-rated viewing spots near Ourense

#	Spot	Score	Totality	Horizon	Elev.	Clear sky	Dist.
1	O Penedo	92	1m 08s	11°	783 m	45%	58 km	Map Directions
2	Madorna de San Nicolás de Portomarín	92	1m 08s	11°	746 m	45%	52 km	Map Directions
3	Alto do Convento	92	1m 09s	12°	1120 m	45%	56 km	Map Directions
4	O Castro de Santa Icía	92	1m 15s	11°	798 m	45%	55 km	Map Directions
5	A Modorra Grande	92	1m 15s	10°	759 m	45%	57 km	Map Directions
6	Alto da Serra	91	59s	12°	1139 m	45%	55 km	Map Directions
7	Pico de Cabude	91	59s	11°	1011 m	45%	58 km	Map Directions
8	Castro Pico de Santa Bárbara	91	59s	11°	1007 m	45%	54 km	Map Directions
9	O Coto	91	57s	11°	695 m	45%	58 km	Map Directions
10	Pena Godón	91	57s	11°	751 m	45%	57 km	Map Directions

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When is the eclipse in Ourense?

The total solar eclipse reaches Ourense on 12 August 2026 around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Totality at the best nearby spots lasts up to 1m 15s, with the Sun about 11° above the horizon. August skies here can be cloudy (~45% 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 Ourense in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?: Yes. Ourense (Galicia) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 15s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 11° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Ourense?: Our terrain analysis rates O Penedo among the best nearby (92/100): 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 Ourense?: 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 · León · Burgos · Palencia · Valladolid · Segovia · Zamora · Soria · Logroño · Pamplona · Tudela · Huesca · Teruel · Tarragona · Lleida · Castellón · Valencia · A Coruña · Lugo · 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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