The total solar eclipse of August 12: the night Spain has awaited since 1912

A unique astronomical phenomenon is about to occur in Europe. On August 12, 2026, the first total solar eclipse visible from peninsular Spain since 1912 (and the first in continental Europe since 1999) will take place, and a small town in Burgos will be one of the protagonists.

The town preparing for the crowd

Avellanosa de Muñó, a rural town in northern Spain with barely any residents and almost no visitors throughout the year, is preparing for an extraordinary night: astronomers forecast an unusual “double twilight effect” at dusk, when the eclipse coincides with sunset.

A spectacle for tourism

The eclipse also represents a tourism phenomenon of great magnitude: thousands of visitors and astronomy enthusiasts will travel to the path of totality, turning small towns into one-day destinations. Specialists recommend certified glasses and caution to observe the phenomenon without damaging eyesight.

The key figure

1912. The year of the last total solar eclipse seen from peninsular Spain, until now.