Is A Coruña in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?

Yes. A Coruña (Galicia) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 43s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 12° above the western horizon near sunset.

Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near A Coruña?

Our terrain analysis rates Vixía da Herbeira among the best nearby (96/100): 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 A Coruña?

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 A Coruña

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

Totality nearby

up to 1m 43s

Sun altitude

~12°

Rated spots

3036 within 50 km

Clear-sky odds

38%

Top-rated viewing spots near A Coruña

#	Spot	Score	Totality	Horizon	Elev.	Clear sky	Dist.
1	Vixía da Herbeira	96	1m 43s	13°	605 m	38%	55 km	Map Directions
2	A Garita do Limo	96	1m 43s	13°	550 m	38%	59 km	Map Directions
3	Atalaia	96	1m 41s	12°	590 m	31%	56 km	Map Directions
4	Monte Caxado	96	1m 41s	12°	746 m	31%	50 km	Map Directions
5	Monte dos Ladróns	96	1m 41s	12°	617 m	37%	47 km	Map Directions
6	Alto da Neveira	96	1m 38s	11°	844 m	31%	60 km	Map Directions
7	Pico de Moles	96	1m 38s	13°	552 m	38%	50 km	Map Directions
8	Fortificación do Penido do Medio	96	1m 38s	11°	527 m	38%	52 km	Map Directions
9	Mámoa do Coto Teixido	96	1m 41s	11°	588 m	31%	56 km	Map Directions
10	Monte de San Pedro	95	1m 38s	12°	341 m	37%	40 km	Map Directions

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When is the eclipse in A Coruña?

The total solar eclipse reaches A Coruña on 12 August 2026 around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Totality at the best nearby spots lasts up to 1m 43s, with the Sun about 12° above the horizon. August skies here can be cloudy (~38% long-term clear-sky odds), so plan to stay mobile and watch the forecast in the final week. Never look at the Sun without certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses.

Frequently asked questions

Is A Coruña in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?: Yes. A Coruña (Galicia) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 43s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 12° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near A Coruña?: Our terrain analysis rates Vixía da Herbeira among the best nearby (96/100): 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 A Coruña?: 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 · Soria · Logroño · Pamplona · Tudela · Huesca · Teruel · Tarragona · Castellón · Valencia · 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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