On August 12, 2026, the Balearic Islands will witness a spectacular natural event: a total solar eclipse. This rare phenomenon offers a unique chance to see the sun completely covered by the moon.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity—mark August 12, 2026 in bold on your calendar, as it promises a breathtaking celestial event! Ibiza will be the site of a spectacular solar eclipse, which will also be visible in other parts of Spain and will last for more than an hour.
But don’t be fooled—the total obscuration, where the sun is completely covered by the moon, will last only two minutes. This brief yet mesmerizing phase will start at 20:30 and end at 20:32, during which the sun’s mysterious corona will be revealed and the day will turn to night. In the sudden darkness, you’ll even be able to admire the twinkling stars in the sky.
The partial eclipse will begin as early as 19:37, when the moon starts covering parts of the sun, creating a shimmering effect over Ibiza. The first cities in Spain to witness this cosmic spectacle will be La Coruña and Santander. Due to this rare event, a large influx of tourists is expected in Spain, as it will be one of the few places in Europe where the total solar eclipse can be observed.
The total eclipse will only be visible in remote regions of Siberia, western Iceland, and Greenland. This is an extraordinary event that occurs only every few years. Memories of the last major occurrence, when millions in Central and North America experienced a total solar eclipse as the moon cast a dark band across the sky in the middle of the day, are still fresh. Get ready for a celestial display like no other!
Next August 2, 2027 Total Solar Eclipse will be also seen here at Ibiza!
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