Spain · Balearic Islands
Palma de Mallorca is inside the path of totality for the solar eclipse of 12 August 2026. Maximum eclipse occurs at approximately 20:32 CEST, and totality lasts about 1 min 36 s. At maximum, the Sun is about 2.5° above the western horizon, so choose an unobstructed viewing location.
| Maximum eclipse | approximately 20:32 CEST |
|---|---|
| Sun altitude at maximum | 2.5° |
| 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
Palma de Mallorca lies inside the path of totality for the 12 August 2026 solar eclipse. The city-centre estimate is ~20:32 CEST with approximately ~1 min 36 s of totality.
Eclipse path
Palma gets a generous approximately 1 minute 36 seconds of totality at approximately 20:31 CEST, but the Sun is only approximately 2.5° above the sea — a perfectly clear western horizon is critical.
Sun and horizon
At maximum the Sun sits about 2.5° above the west-northwest (azimuth approximately 290–300°). Extreme low Sun (approximately 2.5°) makes a flawless western sea horizon non-negotiable; even a distant low ridge can block totality. Favour the west/southwest coast.
Possible viewing areas
These are planning leads rather than guaranteed official viewing sites. Check access, closures, safety and the western horizon yourself before eclipse day.
Southwest headland with lighthouse and open sea horizon.
Verify public transport, parking, walking access and accessibility before eclipse day.
Confirm opening hours, capacity, permissions and any temporary obstructions; scout the site the evening before at the same time.
39.46000, 2.52000
West-facing beaches near Palma with clear sea horizons.
Verify public transport, parking, walking access and accessibility before eclipse day.
Confirm opening hours, capacity, permissions and any temporary obstructions; scout the site the evening before at the same time.
39.51000, 2.53000
Elevated western viewpoints — height helps beat the approximately 2.5° Sun, if the coast is clear.
Verify public transport, parking, walking access and accessibility before eclipse day.
Confirm opening hours, capacity, permissions and any temporary obstructions; scout the site the evening before at the same time.
39.68000, 2.60000
Travel planning
Major international airport and ferries; the most accessible Balearic base, but summer-peak crowds and prices are steep.
Weather strategy
Centre line crosses just south of Palma, giving approximately 1 min 36 s of totality at approximately 20:31 CEST — but with the Sun only approximately 2.5° up. Island weather odds (approximately 75%) are among the best on the path. Historical August climate is a guide, not a forecast — check the 48-hour outlook and keep a backup location.
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Local questions
Yes. Palma de Mallorca lies inside the path of totality. Maximum eclipse is around 20:32 CEST, with about 1 min 36 s of totality at the city centre.
Look toward the west-northwest, at an azimuth of approximately 295°. The Sun is about 2.5° above the horizon at maximum, so check the sightline before eclipse day.
Totality lasts about 1 min 36 s at the city centre. The exact duration changes slightly across the surrounding area.
City guide last reviewed: 2026-07-10.