Galicia will be one of the first areas in Spain to receive the shadow of the Moon during a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. The most anticipated moment will arrive late in the afternoon, when the Moon completely covers the Sun in towns located inside the strip of totality.
The solar eclipse will be visible across all of Galicia, though totality will only cross a specific strip of the community. In locations outside that path, observers will see a partial eclipse. The exact start time and duration of totality will vary slightly depending on the municipality, with numerous Galician towns positioned inside the totality zone.
Eclipse Times and Observation Options
In A Coruña, which serves as a reference point, the eclipse will start at 19:31 Spanish peninsular time. The event will reach its maximum around 20:28 and end at 21:22, just a few minutes before sunset. In-person spectators in the totality zone must select a location with a clear view of the western horizon because the Sun will sit very low in the sky.
Viewers who prefer to watch online can access live coverage from NASA on August 12. The official broadcast will begin at 19:15 Spanish peninsular time and feature live views from several points along the path of totality.
