Solar Eclipse in León
Total August 12, 2026 — Castilla y León
On August 12, 2026, León will experience a total solar eclipse with 100.0% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse occurs at 20:29 local time, with the sun 10° above the horizon toward the west. Totality lasts 1m 48s, during which the solar corona and bright stars become visible. At only 10° elevation, an obstacle taller than 176 m within 1 km blocks the eclipsed sun in that direction — use Heliora to ray-cast the actual horizon at your exact pin and see whether terrain blocks the view. All times on this page are computed from a precision astronomical engine.
A live hour-by-hour cloud forecast for eclipse day will be available here from July 27, 2026, when August 12 enters the 16-day forecast window.
Simulate the eclipse from León with real terrain and sun path
Monthly Light Times in León
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden Hour (AM/PM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:49 | 18:14 | 44m / 44m |
| February | 08:19 | 18:54 | 39m / 40m |
| March | 07:34 | 19:28 | 37m / 37m |
| April | 07:41 | 21:04 | 38m / 38m |
| May | 07:00 | 21:37 | 40m / 41m |
| June | 06:44 | 22:01 | 43m / 43m |
| July | 06:58 | 21:58 | 42m / 42m |
| August | 07:28 | 21:23 | 39m / 39m |
| September | 08:01 | 20:32 | 37m / 37m |
| October | 08:35 | 19:40 | 38m / 38m |
| November | 08:13 | 17:59 | 42m / 42m |
| December | 08:45 | 17:49 | 46m / 46m |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the solar eclipse in León?
- The partial phase begins at 19:32 local time. Maximum eclipse is at 20:29.
- Will the total eclipse be visible from León?
- Yes, León is within the path of totality for the August 12, 2026 eclipse. The sun will be completely obscured for 1m 48s.
- How high will the sun be during the eclipse in León?
- The sun will be at 10° altitude at maximum eclipse. Since it will be quite low, make sure you have a clear view toward the west.
- Do I need special glasses to watch the eclipse?
- Yes, you need ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses during the partial phases. Only during the brief seconds of totality can you look without protection.
- Will the sun be above the horizon during the eclipse in León?
- Yes, the sun will be at 10° altitude at maximum. Since it will be quite low toward the west, find a spot with a clear horizon or use Heliora to check if mountains or buildings block your view.
- How long does totality last?
- The totality phase lasts 1m 48s. During this time the sky darkens to deep twilight and the solar corona becomes visible.
- Which direction should I face during the eclipse?
- At maximum eclipse, the sun will be toward the west at roughly 281° azimuth. Make sure you have a clear view in that direction.
Next Total Eclipse: August 2, 2027
The next total solar eclipse comes less than a year later, on August 2, 2027 — the longest land totality between 1991 and 2114, reaching 6m 22s near Luxor, Egypt. The path of totality crosses southern Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia.
Nearby Cities
- Oviedo 88 km
- Gijón 104 km
- Palencia 108 km
- Zamora 123 km
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