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Best spots to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse near Palencia

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

Totality nearby
up to 1m 45s
Sun altitude
~8°
Rated spots
160 within 50 km
Clear-sky odds
55%

Top-rated viewing spots near Palencia

#SpotScoreTotalityHorizonElev.Clear skyDist.
1Cliff (unnamed)961m 44s916 m52%45 km
2Cotarra961m 44s943 m55%49 km
3Mirador de Villanueva del Rebollar961m 42s898 m53%32 km
4Valdebecerra961m 42s874 m55%12 km
5Monte Reinoso961m 42s882 m55%14 km
6Pico de Cuesta Vega961m 42s887 m55%10 km
7Torre mirador961m 43s851 m53%30 km
8Dessobriga961m 45s875 m48%46 km
9Portillejo961m 41s943 m54%53 km
10Rascaviejas961m 41s939 m54%54 km
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When is the eclipse in Palencia?

The total solar eclipse reaches Palencia on 12 August 2026 around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Totality at the best nearby spots lasts up to 1m 45s, 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 Palencia in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?
Yes. Palencia (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 45s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 8° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Palencia?
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 Palencia?
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 · 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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