Total solar eclipse in Spain 2026: Pedro Duque’s comprehensive guide to viewing this historic event
Spain is preparing for a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, which will cross the Iberian Peninsula. Astronaut Pedro Duque has released a guide detailing the scientific, safety, and logistical aspects of observing the event.
Why it matters
The event is a significant astronomical phenomenon that will draw global scientific interest and impact local wildlife and infrastructure.
Timings and phases of the 12 August total eclipse Eye safety and satellite technology during the event A historic astronomical phenomenon for the peninsula Spain is preparing to witness a century-defining astronomical event: a total solar eclipse that will darken the skies over the Iberian Peninsula on Wednesday 12 August. Pedro Duque, astronaut and president of Hispasat, has prepared an essential guide on the science and logistics required to follow the phenomenon safely, in a operation that will place the country at the epicentre of global scientific observation. The path of totality, where the Moon will completely obscure the solar disc, will cross the peninsula diagonally, stretching from the coast of Galicia to the Castellón coastline, before projecting over the Balearic Islands.
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