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Best spots to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse near Burgos

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 Burgos, scored from sun height, an open western horizon (from a 30 m terrain model) and length of totality.

Totality nearby
up to 1m 44s
Sun altitude
~8°
Rated spots
918 within 50 km
Clear-sky odds
55%

Top-rated viewing spots near Burgos

#SpotScoreTotalityHorizonElev.Clear skyDist.
1Cliff (unnamed)961m 44s916 m52%37 km
2Cotarra961m 44s943 m55%52 km
3Viewpoint (unnamed)961m 44s1329 m53%48 km
4Cliff (unnamed)961m 44s1318 m53%46 km
5San Cristóbal961m 44s1184 m52%60 km
6Peña Amaya961m 43s1360 m37%51 km
7Redondilla961m 43s1150 m37%56 km
8Albacastro961m 43s1332 m37%55 km
9Alto de las Rozas961m 43s1149 m47%24 km
10Peña el Aguila961m 43s1368 m52%53 km
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When is the eclipse in Burgos?

The total solar eclipse reaches Burgos on 12 August 2026 around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Totality at the best nearby spots lasts up to 1m 44s, with the Sun about 8° above the horizon. August skies here can be cloudy (~55% 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 Burgos in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?
Yes. Burgos (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 44s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 8° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Burgos?
Our terrain analysis rates Cliff (unnamed) 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 Burgos?
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 · Palencia · Valladolid · Soria · Logroño · Pamplona · Tudela · Huesca · Teruel · Tarragona · Castellón · Valencia · A Coruña · Lugo · Ourense · Palma de Mallorca · Reykjavík

Umbra is a free, ad-free map for the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse. Built by one person in Spain — if it helped, you can buy me a coffee ☕.

Spots © OpenStreetMap contributors · terrain Copernicus GLO-30 · clear-sky odds ERA5 (ECMWF) · path of totality by Fred Espenak, NASA GSFC.

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