Solar Eclipse 2026

Solar Eclipse in Bilbao

Total   August 12, 2026 — País Vasco

This eclipse took place on 12 August 2026. The times on this page are a record of what happened in Bilbao. The next total solar eclipse is on 2 August 2027.

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On August 12, 2026, Bilbao saw a total solar eclipse with 100.0% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse came at 20:27 local time, with the sun 8° above the horizon toward the west. Totality lasted 34s, with the solar corona and bright stars in view. At only 8° elevation, an obstacle taller than 141 m within 1 km was enough to hide the eclipsed sun in that direction, which is why the real terrain horizon decided this eclipse for many observers. Heliora replays the eclipse in 3D from any spot in Bilbao, with the real terrain horizon. All times on this page are computed from a precision astronomical engine.

19:31
Partial begins
20:27
Totality begins
20:27
Maximum
20:27
Totality ends
21:20
Partial ends
100.0%
Obscuration
Total
Type
8°
Sun altitude
34s
Totality
Replay the eclipse in 3D on Heliora →

Replay the eclipse from Bilbao with the real terrain and sun path

Monthly Light Times in Bilbao

MonthSunriseSunsetGolden Hour (AM/PM)
January08:4018:0145m / 45m
February08:0918:4240m / 40m
March07:2419:1738m / 38m
April07:2920:5438m / 38m
May06:4721:2841m / 41m
June06:3121:5343m / 43m
July06:4521:4942m / 42m
August07:1721:1439m / 39m
September07:5120:2238m / 38m
October08:2519:2839m / 39m
November08:0417:4743m / 43m
December08:3617:3646m / 46m

Frequently Asked Questions

What time was the solar eclipse in Bilbao?
The partial phase began at 19:31 local time. Maximum eclipse was at 20:27.
Was the total eclipse visible from Bilbao?
Yes, Bilbao was within the path of totality for the August 12, 2026 eclipse. The sun was completely covered for 34s.
How high was the sun during the eclipse in Bilbao?
The sun was at 8° altitude at maximum eclipse. Being quite low, it needed a clear view toward the west.
Do I need special glasses to watch a solar 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.
Was the sun above the horizon during the eclipse in Bilbao?
Yes, the sun was at 8° altitude at maximum. Being quite low toward the west, it needed a clear horizon; Heliora's 3D replay shows whether mountains or buildings blocked it from any spot.
How long did totality last?
The totality phase lasted 34s. During that time the sky darkened to deep twilight and the solar corona became visible.
Which direction was the sun during the eclipse?
At maximum eclipse, the sun was toward the west at roughly 283° azimuth.

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.

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