Spain 2026 eclipse tools A total solar eclipse will occur on Wednesday, 12th August 2026, passing over the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic Ocean, northern Spain and the extreme northeastern part of Portugal. A partial eclipse will cover more than 90% of the Sun in Ireland, Great Britain, Portugal, France, Italy, the Balkans and North Africa, and to a lesser extent in most of Europe, West Africa and northern North America. By Brian Gaze23rd July 2026 Total solar eclipse path across Spain To help you prepare for the upcoming eclipse we've added new tools to our website. Because weather conditions can make or break the experience, tracking regional differences along the path of totality will be crucial for planning your viewing. Sunny Spain? Although many people may travel to Iceland to witness the event, Spain is likely to be the most popular destination, despite the Sun being lower in the sky during totality. Its generally sunny summer climate offers a much better chance of clear skies than most other locations along the path of totality, and many will choose to combine the eclipse with a holiday. However, Spain is a large country and although the path of totality only crosses part of it, cloud cover can vary considerably along the route. In general northern coastal areas are more prone to cloud, but even inland there are significant local variations. Keeping an eye on satellite imagery in the days leading up to the eclipse could therefore help you choose the best viewing location. EUMETSAT imagery To help you monitor cloud cover before the eclipse we've added EUMETSAT satellite imagery focused on Spain and Portugal. Available image types include Visible, True colour, GeoColour, Infrared, Infrared + lightning and Fog. Most of the image types refresh every 10 minutes, but True colour and Fog are updated hourly. Eclipse path overlay and geolocation We've also added an eclipse path overlay which can be toggled on and off, making it easier to identify where totality will be visible. In addition geolocation is now available on the EUMETSAT viewer, allowing you to see your current position if you enable it. This feature also works on the UK and Europe imagery. Completely free The imagery and all of the functionality described here are available free of charge. You don't need to register for an account to use them. To go directly to the Spain imagery (GeoColour is the default view) use the link below: EUMETSAT Spain GeoColour If you find this useful, please let other people know about it. If you have any media enquiries or suggestions for additional features or improvements, please contact us.