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Best spots to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse near Oviedo

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 Oviedo, 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
2381 within 50 km
Clear-sky odds
40%
Cloud forecast for the eclipse

Top-rated viewing spots near Oviedo

#SpotScoreTotalityHorizonElev.Clear skyDist.
1Estoupo971m 49s839 m40%58 km
2Palancas971m 49s11°674 m40%45 km
3Pico Lahuz971m 48s673 m40%34 km
4Peak (unnamed)971m 48s11°851 m40%41 km
5Picu Michu971m 48s10°1754 m40%39 km
6Peña Saleras971m 48s10°1768 m40%30 km
7Pico Espina971m 48s10°786 m40%50 km
8Alto de la Peñona971m 48s491 m40%29 km
9Gamonalín971m 48s10°1432 m40%44 km
10Peñas Miro el Touro971m 48s10°1042 m40%44 km
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When is the eclipse in Oviedo?

The total solar eclipse reaches Oviedo 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 Oviedo in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?
Yes. Oviedo (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 Oviedo?
Our terrain analysis rates Estoupo 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 Oviedo?
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 · 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

Umbra is a free, ad-free map for the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse. Built by one person in Spain — if it helped, you can buy me a coffee ☕.

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

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