2026–2028 solar eclipses crossing Spain (clean version)

Within 2026–2028, there are three ‘European solar eclipses’. This map shows the bands within which these eclipses will be visible across the Iberian Peninsula.  

On 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse is visible from eastern Greenland, western Iceland, the northern half of Spain and the northeast corner of Portugal. On 2 August 2027, a total solar eclipse is visible from southern Spain, northern Africa and the Middle East. And on 26 January 2028, an annular eclipse can be seen from South America, southern Portugal and southwest-to-northeastern Spain. Other parts of Europe will witness a partial eclipse on these dates.  

The European Space Agency (ESA) obtained the map from the Spanish National Geographic Institute, based on calculations from the Spanish Astronomical Observatory.  

For more information on ESA’s activities for these eclipses, please visit www.esa.int/solareclipse.  

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Remember: never look directly at the Sun, even when partially eclipsed, without proper eye protection such as special solar eclipse glasses, or you risk permanent eye damage. 

[Image description: A map of the Iberian Peninsula, showing where three solar eclipses will cross Spain and Portugal. A purple band marked ‘Total solar eclipse 12 August 2026’ curves from Spain's northwest to central east. An orange band marked ‘Total solar eclipse 2 August 2027’ covers Spain's southern tip and northern Africa. A green band marked ‘Annular solar eclipse 26 January 2028’ crosses the peninsula diagonally from southern Portugal to northeastern Spain.]