Solar Eclipse in Madrid
Partial August 12, 2026 — Comunidad de Madrid
This eclipse took place on 12 August 2026. The times on this page are a record of what happened in Madrid. The next total solar eclipse is on 2 August 2027.
The 2 August 2027 eclipse as seen from Madrid →
Eclipse 2026 vs 2027 — how the two compare →
On August 12, 2026, Madrid saw a partial solar eclipse with 99.97% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse came at 20:32 local time, with the sun 7° above the horizon toward the west. Totality was not reached from this location. At only 7° elevation, an obstacle taller than 123 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 Madrid, with the real terrain horizon. All times on this page are computed from a precision astronomical engine.
Replay the eclipse from Madrid with the real terrain and sun path
Monthly Light Times in Madrid
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden Hour (AM/PM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:35 | 18:12 | 42m / 42m |
| February | 08:08 | 18:49 | 38m / 38m |
| March | 07:26 | 19:21 | 36m / 36m |
| April | 07:36 | 20:53 | 37m / 37m |
| May | 06:58 | 21:24 | 39m / 39m |
| June | 06:44 | 21:46 | 41m / 41m |
| July | 06:57 | 21:43 | 40m / 40m |
| August | 07:25 | 21:12 | 37m / 37m |
| September | 07:55 | 20:23 | 36m / 36m |
| October | 08:25 | 19:35 | 37m / 37m |
| November | 08:00 | 17:57 | 40m / 40m |
| December | 08:30 | 17:49 | 43m / 43m |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time was the solar eclipse in Madrid?
- The partial phase began at 19:36 local time. Maximum eclipse was at 20:32.
- Was the total eclipse visible from Madrid?
- From Madrid the eclipse was partial, with 99.97% of the sun's disc obscured.
- How high was the sun during the eclipse in Madrid?
- The sun was at 7° 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 always need ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses to safely observe a partial eclipse.
- Was the sun above the horizon during the eclipse in Madrid?
- Yes, the sun was at 7° 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?
- From this location the eclipse was partial (99.97% obscuration), so there was no totality phase.
- 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.
Nearby Cities
- Guadalajara 51 km
- Toledo 67 km
- Segovia 68 km
- Ávila 87 km
- Cuenca 138 km