Is Soria in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?

Yes. Soria (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 43s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 8° above the western horizon near sunset.

Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Soria?

Our terrain analysis rates Morra del Castillo 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 Soria?

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 Soria

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 Soria, 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

~8°

Rated spots

596 within 50 km

Clear-sky odds

52%

Top-rated viewing spots near Soria

#	Spot	Score	Totality	Horizon	Elev.	Clear sky	Dist.
1	Morra del Castillo	96	1m 43s	8°	1208 m	52%	54 km	Map Directions
2	Cabeza el Aro	96	1m 43s	8°	1290 m	52%	59 km	Map Directions
3	Alto de la Cáscara	96	1m 43s	7°	1246 m	52%	56 km	Map Directions
4	Cabeza la Pila	96	1m 43s	7°	1172 m	51%	49 km	Map Directions
5	San Cristóbal	96	1m 43s	7°	1282 m	51%	50 km	Map Directions
6	Mirador Otero Mayor	96	1m 43s	8°	1331 m	51%	42 km	Map Directions
7	Hinodejo	96	1m 43s	7°	1369 m	49%	20 km	Map Directions
8	El Otero	96	1m 43s	7°	1223 m	49%	23 km	Map Directions
9	Peña Machuque	96	1m 43s	6°	1158 m	51%	51 km	Map Directions
10	Alto de la Campiña	96	1m 41s	7°	2005 m	45%	59 km	Map Directions

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When is the eclipse in Soria?

The total solar eclipse reaches Soria 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 8° above the horizon. August skies here can be cloudy (~52% 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 Soria in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?: Yes. Soria (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 43s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 8° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Soria?: Our terrain analysis rates Morra del Castillo 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 Soria?: 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 · Logroño · Pamplona · Tudela · Huesca · Teruel · Tarragona · Castellón · Valencia · A Coruña · 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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