SpainSpain is preparing for the first of an exceptional 'Trío de Eclipses' that will cross the Iberian Peninsula between 2026 and 2028, marking the largest astronomical event of this type in a century. The first eclipse, a total solar eclipse, will occur on August 12, 2026, around sunset, approximately at 20:30 peninsular time. The shadow of the Moon will pass over northern Spain, from Galicia to the Balearic Islands. The article provides a detailed map showing the path of the eclipse and visibility across different municipalities, calculated using NASA data and a custom Besselian model developed by elDiario.es. The eclipse will be visible in most parts of Spain, but observers will need a clear western horizon due to the low position of the Sun. The duration of totality varies depending on proximity to the central path of the eclipse.
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