PartialCommunity of Madrid, Spain
Madrid Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From Madrid, Spain, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse covers up to >99.9% of the Sun, peaking at 20:32 local time (UTC+2) with the Sun 7.2° above the west horizon.
Eclipse at a glance
TypePartial
Max obscuration>99.9%
Magnitude0.999
Maximum (local)20:32 UTC+2
Maximum (UTC)18:32:21
Sun altitude7.2°
Sun directionwest (283.3°)
What you’ll see in Madrid
You’ll see a partial eclipse — the Moon covers part of the Sun but never all of it, so the sky stays bright and day-like. At maximum, about >99.9% of the Sun is hidden. Certified solar eye protection (ISO 12312-2) is required for the entire eclipse.
Eclipse timeline for Madrid
| Event | Local (UTC+2) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 19:36 | 17:36:44 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 20:32 | 18:32:21 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 21:24 | 19:24:28 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 40.4168°, -3.7038°. Local times use the Europe/Madrid time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Madrid in the path of totality?
- No. Madrid sees a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with up to >99.9% of the Sun covered at maximum (20:32 UTC+2). The nearest totality is to the north.
- What time is the eclipse in Madrid?
- Greatest eclipse is at 20:32 local time (UTC+2). The partial phase runs from first contact until last contact, roughly an hour on either side of maximum.
- Do I need eye protection?
- Yes. Certified ISO 12312-2 solar viewers are required whenever any part of the Sun’s bright disc is visible. A partial eclipse is never safe to view without protection.