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Best spots to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse near Pamplona

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

Totality nearby
up to 1m 16s
Sun altitude
~7°
Rated spots
689 within 50 km
Clear-sky odds
54%

Top-rated viewing spots near Pamplona

#SpotScoreTotalityHorizonElev.Clear skyDist.
1Mataverde931m 11s1174 m38%58 km
2Mondiuso931m 11s514 m50%45 km
3Monjardín921m 03s888 m41%43 km
4Unson921m 11s456 m50%47 km
5Jenariz921m 03s544 m54%42 km
6Viewpoint (unnamed)911m 03s464 m54%58 km
7Canales911m 11s425 m50%55 km
8Alto del Especiel911m 03s457 m54%49 km
9Cliff (unnamed)911m 11s446 m50%46 km
10Castillar II911m 16s436 m50%58 km
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When is the eclipse in Pamplona?

The total solar eclipse reaches Pamplona on 12 August 2026 around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Totality at the best nearby spots lasts up to 1m 16s, with the Sun about 7° above the horizon. August skies here can be cloudy (~54% 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 Pamplona in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?
Yes. Pamplona (Navarre) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 16s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 7° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Pamplona?
Our terrain analysis rates Mataverde among the best nearby (93/100): 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 Pamplona?
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 · 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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