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

Yes. Palencia (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 46s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 8° above the western horizon near sunset.

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

Our terrain analysis rates Cliff (unnamed) 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 Palencia?

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 Palencia

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 Palencia, scored from sun height, an open western horizon (from a 30 m terrain model) and length of totality.

Totality nearby

up to 1m 46s

Sun altitude

~8°

Rated spots

160 within 50 km

Clear-sky odds

62%

Cloud forecast for the eclipse

Top-rated viewing spots near Palencia

#	Spot	Score	Totality	Horizon	Elev.	Clear sky	Dist.
1	Cliff (unnamed)	97	1m 45s	9°	916 m	62%	45 km	Map Directions
2	Cotarra	96	1m 44s	8°	943 m	62%	49 km	Map Directions
3	Torre mirador	96	1m 44s	9°	851 m	62%	30 km	Map Directions
4	Mirador de Villanueva del Rebollar	96	1m 42s	9°	898 m	62%	32 km	Map Directions
5	Valdebecerra	96	1m 42s	9°	874 m	62%	12 km	Map Directions
6	Monte Reinoso	96	1m 42s	9°	882 m	62%	14 km	Map Directions
7	Pico de Cuesta Vega	96	1m 42s	8°	887 m	62%	10 km	Map Directions
8	Dessobriga	96	1m 46s	8°	875 m	62%	46 km	Map Directions
9	Monte El Viejo	96	1m 41s	9°	872 m	62%	6 km	Map Directions
10	Portillejo	96	1m 41s	8°	943 m	62%	53 km	Map Directions

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When is the eclipse in Palencia?

The total solar eclipse reaches Palencia on 12 August 2026 around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Totality at the best nearby spots lasts up to 1m 46s, with the Sun about 8° 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 Palencia in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?: Yes. Palencia (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 46s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 8° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Palencia?: Our terrain analysis rates Cliff (unnamed) 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 Palencia?: 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 · 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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