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

Yes. Pamplona (Navarre) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 16s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 7° above the western horizon near sunset.

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

Our terrain analysis rates Costalera Occidental among the best nearby (93/100): 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 Pamplona?

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 Pamplona

By Lluís Gassó · updated August 2026

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

Totality nearby

up to 1m 16s

Sun altitude

~7°

Rated spots

689 within 50 km

Clear-sky odds

70%

Cloud forecast for the eclipse

Top-rated viewing spots near Pamplona

#	Spot	Score	Totality	Horizon	Elev.	Clear sky	Dist.
1	Costalera Occidental	93	1m 09s	3°	1213 m	66%	57 km	Map Directions
2	La Plana	93	1m 09s	4°	1328 m	66%	59 km	Map Directions
3	Mondiuso	93	1m 10s	7°	514 m	66%	45 km	Map Directions
4	Jenariz	92	1m 03s	7°	544 m	66%	42 km	Map Directions
5	Monjardín	92	1m 02s	6°	888 m	66%	43 km	Map Directions
6	Unson	92	1m 10s	7°	456 m	66%	47 km	Map Directions
7	Viewpoint (unnamed)	92	1m 03s	6°	464 m	70%	58 km	Map Directions
8	Alto del Especiel	92	1m 03s	7°	457 m	70%	49 km	Map Directions
9	Castillar II	91	1m 16s	6°	436 m	66%	58 km	Map Directions
10	Dos Hermanas	91	1m 02s	4°	853 m	66%	51 km	Map Directions

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When is the eclipse in Pamplona?

The total solar eclipse reaches Pamplona on 12 August 2026 around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Totality at the best nearby spots lasts up to 1m 16s, with the Sun about 7° above the horizon. The long-term August clear-sky odds here are relatively good (~70%), 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 Pamplona in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?: Yes. Pamplona (Navarre) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 16s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 7° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Pamplona?: Our terrain analysis rates Costalera Occidental among the best nearby (93/100): 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 Pamplona?: 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 · 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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