Solar Eclipse 2026

Solar Eclipse in León

Total   August 12, 2026 — Castilla y León

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

The 2 August 2027 eclipse as seen from León →
Eclipse 2026 vs 2027 — how the two compare →

On August 12, 2026, León saw a total solar eclipse with 100.0% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse came at 20:29 local time, with the sun 10° above the horizon toward the west. Totality lasted 1m 48s, with the solar corona and bright stars in view. At only 10° elevation, an obstacle taller than 176 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 León, with the real terrain horizon. All times on this page are computed from a precision astronomical engine.

19:32
Partial begins
20:28
Totality begins
20:29
Maximum
20:30
Totality ends
21:22
Partial ends
100.0%
Obscuration
Total
Type
10°
Sun altitude
1m 48s
Totality
Replay the eclipse in 3D on Heliora →

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

Monthly Light Times in León

MonthSunriseSunsetGolden Hour (AM/PM)
January08:4918:1444m / 44m
February08:1918:5439m / 40m
March07:3419:2837m / 37m
April07:4121:0438m / 38m
May07:0021:3740m / 41m
June06:4422:0143m / 43m
July06:5821:5842m / 42m
August07:2821:2339m / 39m
September08:0120:3237m / 37m
October08:3519:4038m / 38m
November08:1317:5942m / 42m
December08:4517:4946m / 46m

Frequently Asked Questions

What time was the solar eclipse in León?
The partial phase began at 19:32 local time. Maximum eclipse was at 20:29.
Was the total eclipse visible from León?
Yes, León was within the path of totality for the August 12, 2026 eclipse. The sun was completely covered for 1m 48s.
How high was the sun during the eclipse in León?
The sun was at 10° 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 León?
Yes, the sun was at 10° 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 1m 48s. 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 281° 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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