12 August 2026 eclipse from León

On 12 August 2026, Spain witnessed its first total solar eclipse since 1912. From the Observatorio Astrofísico de Javalambre, ESA broadcasted live, allowing anybody to experience the event from home.

The broadcast included a live feed from a telescope located in the city of León, giving a stunning view of the Sun as it was eclipsed by the Moon.

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[Image description: A telescope image of a total solar eclipse. The image is dark, with the dark circle of the Moon at the centre, surrounded by the Sun's hazy, glowing corona. At the top of the image is the word 'León'.]