Total solar eclipse ‐ 12 August 2026

[mike_dublin]

For those who want to include this in their trip for next year

Mallorca set for spectacular Total Solar Eclipse on 12 August 2026 – best viewing spots revealed

A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun. Mallorca is set to be one of the prime viewing locations.

www.majorcadailybulletin.com

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Mallorca is set to be one of the prime viewing locations, with the total phase occurring just a few degrees above the western horizon.
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The 2026 eclipse will begin at 7.35 pm Spanish time, as the Moon starts to cover the Sun. Initially, the eclipse will be visible across the whole of Mallorca, but as the Sun and Moon approach sunset, observation may be affected by local topography.
... totality peaks at 8.32 pm, with the Sun just 2.4 degrees above sea level....

See full article and visibility map on the MDB website

 

[bobley]

Sounds like we'll have to go walk up to Coves Blanque or further to La Mola. Albacutx will be chock block and the Mirador might be a bit dodgey too

Totality begins at 20:31:05 and ends at 20:32:50. It'll be 2.5° above the horizon so you wont see it in the port. It'll already have set behind the Siller (Bernat)

Sunset is at 20:49 and it'll have set before the partial phase ends.