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

Yes. Zamora (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 24s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 9° above the western horizon near sunset.

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

Our terrain analysis rates Ruinas del Castillo de Tordehumos among the best nearby (94/100): 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 Zamora?

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 Zamora

By Lluís Gassó · updated September 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 Zamora, scored from sun height, an open western horizon (from a 30 m terrain model) and length of totality.

Totality nearby

up to 1m 24s

Sun altitude

~9°

Rated spots

108 within 50 km

Clear-sky odds

62%

Cloud forecast for the eclipse

Top-rated viewing spots near Zamora

#	Spot	Score	Totality	Horizon	Elev.	Clear sky	Dist.
1	Ruinas del Castillo de Tordehumos	94	1m 23s	8°	803 m	62%	60 km	Map Directions
2	Cliff (unnamed)	93	1m 24s	9°	738 m	62%	56 km	Map Directions
3	Castillo de Mota del Marqués	92	1m 11s	9°	806 m	62%	50 km	Map Directions
4	Palacio de los Condestables	92	1m 18s	9°	689 m	62%	49 km	Map Directions
5	Palacio de Doña Magdalena de Ulloa	92	1m 23s	9°	718 m	62%	55 km	Map Directions
6	Viewpoint (unnamed)	92	1m 11s	9°	684 m	62%	41 km	Map Directions
7	Mirador de la Reina	92	1m 23s	6°	829 m	62%	51 km	Map Directions
8	Castillo de Belver de los Montes	92	1m 18s	9°	740 m	62%	35 km	Map Directions
9	Casa Palacio de los Villachica	91	1m 03s	9°	739 m	62%	30 km	Map Directions
10	Peak (unnamed)	91	1m 03s	9°	1059 m	62%	60 km	Map Directions

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When is the eclipse in Zamora?

The total solar eclipse reaches Zamora on 12 August 2026 around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Totality at the best nearby spots lasts up to 1m 24s, with the Sun about 9° 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 Zamora in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?: Yes. Zamora (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 24s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 9° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Zamora?: Our terrain analysis rates Ruinas del Castillo de Tordehumos among the best nearby (94/100): 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 Zamora?: 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 · 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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