12 August 2026 eclipse · Spain
12 August 2026 solar eclipse in Palma
Palma is inside the path of totality on 12 August 2026, with 96 seconds of totality and the Sun 2.4° high toward WNW.
Local eclipse times
These are the calculated local circumstances in 24-hour time; UTC is shown secondarily.
| Field | Value | Altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 19:38:02 CEST17:38:02 UTC | 12.5° |
| Totality begins | 20:31:03 CEST18:31:03 UTC | 2.5° |
| Maximum eclipse | 20:31:51 CEST18:31:51 UTC | 2.4° |
| Totality ends | 20:32:39 CEST18:32:39 UTC | 2.2° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 21:22:30 CEST19:22:30 UTC | below the geometric horizon |
Where to look
At maximum, the Sun is 2.4° above the geometric horizon at 287.3° (WNW).
Eclipse data
The same calculated record powers this page, the JSON dataset and the CSV download.
| Coordinates | 39.56939, 2.65024 |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| GeoNames identifier | 2512989 |
| Obscuration | 100.0% |
| Eclipse magnitude | 1.0149 |
| Sun azimuth | 287.3° (WNW) |
| Altitude | 2.4° |
Geometric prediction only. Terrain, buildings, vegetation, atmospheric refraction and weather can change what you actually see.
Frequently asked questions
Will Palma see totality?
Palma is inside the path of totality on 12 August 2026, with 96 seconds of totality and the Sun 2.4° high toward WNW.
How high will the Sun be in Palma?
At maximum, the Sun is 2.4° above the geometric horizon at 287.3° (WNW).
Nearby city pages
These four links are selected deterministically by great-circle distance among published locations.
Sources and further reading
The calculation, source data, validation notes and eye-safety guidance are available directly below.
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