Spain · Community of Madrid
Madrid is outside the path of totality but sees a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026. Maximum eclipse occurs at approximately 20:32 CEST, with about 99.9% of the Sun obscured. The Sun is about 8° above the western horizon, so use certified eclipse glasses throughout and choose an open viewing location.
| Maximum eclipse | approximately 20:32 CEST |
|---|---|
| Sun altitude at maximum | 8.0° |
| Sun azimuth at maximum | 295.0° |
Times are local to the city. Circumstances can change across the urban area, so use the map for your exact viewing point and verify critical values before travel.
City map
The map opens around the city. Click your intended viewing location to request detailed eclipse circumstances from the calculator.
Local guide
Madrid will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026. Around maximum, approximately 99.96% of the Sun will be obscured at about ~20:32 CEST.
Eclipse path
Madrid is outside the 2026 path of totality, so there is no corona or full darkness here — only a deep partial eclipse. Almost total — but no corona or darkness. The northern edge of the city barely clips the path; drive north (A-1/A-2) for real totality.
Sun and horizon
Look toward the west-northwest (azimuth approximately 290–300°), where the Sun sits about 8° above the horizon at maximum. Choose an open, low western horizon.
Weather strategy
Check the local evening forecast; because the Sun is low, even distant horizon cloud can hide the crescent.
Nearby alternatives
Spain · Community of Madrid
Total 100% · approximately 20:32 CEST
Distance: 16 km
Total eclipse; maximum around 20:32 CEST with about 24 s of totality.
Spain · Castile and León
Total 100% · approximately 20:30 CEST
Distance: 160 km
Total eclipse; maximum around 20:30 CEST with about 1 min 29 s of totality.
Spain · Castile and León
Total 100% · approximately 20:29 CEST
Distance: 190 km
Total eclipse; maximum around 20:29 CEST with about 1 min 42 s of totality.
Spain · Castile and León
Total 100% · approximately 20:29 CEST
Distance: 210 km
Total eclipse; maximum around 20:29 CEST with about 1 min 44 s of totality.
Local questions
No. Madrid sees a partial eclipse, with about 99.9% obscuration at maximum around 20:32 CEST. Certified eclipse glasses are required throughout.
Yes — for the entire eclipse. Because the Sun is never fully covered here, certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses are required at all times; there is no safe moment to look without them.
City guide last reviewed: 2026-07-10.