Solar eclipse in Morata de Jiloca
Wednesday, 12 August 2026 · Zaragoza, Spain
On 12 August 2026 the eclipse will be total in Morata de Jiloca: the Moon will cover the Sun completely for 1m 44s. It is the first total eclipse visible from mainland Spain since 1905 (source: IGN).
Eclipse data for Morata de Jiloca
Total eclipse
1m 44s of totality (100% obscuration)
- Partial phase begins
- 19:35
- Maximum eclipse
- 20:30
- Sunset (still eclipsed)
- 21:09
- Sun’s altitude at maximum
- 6.2°
All times in local time in mainland Spain and the Balearics (CEST, UTC+2). No conversion needed on site.
The Sun will be very low (6.2° above the horizon at maximum): find a spot with a completely clear west-northwest horizon — no mountains, buildings or tree lines.
The Sun will set while still eclipsed: around 21:09 it will sink below the horizon before the partial phase is over.
Timeline of the evening in Morata de Jiloca
- Partial phase begins: 19:35
- Maximum: 20:30
- Sunset (still eclipsed): 21:09
- Totality: 20:30–20:31 (1m 44s)
What you will see in Morata de Jiloca
At 19:35, the Moon will touch the edge of the solar disc and the partial phase will begin in Morata de Jiloca. Over the next 54 minutes the bite will keep growing — always watch it through certified eclipse glasses — and in the final minutes the evening light will fade noticeably, with sharper shadows and a strangely muted atmosphere.
Around 20:30, Baily's beads and the diamond ring will arrive: the last ray of sunlight blazing on the Moon's edge. Right after comes totality: for 1m 44s, the solar corona will appear around the black disc of the Moon, the sky will darken as in late twilight, the temperature can drop by 2–5 °C, and Venus and Jupiter will be visible near the eclipsed Sun.
Around 20:31, a second diamond ring will mark the end of totality: at that very instant you must put your glasses back on (official safe-observation guidance: eclipses.ign.es). The waning partial phase will continue until the Sun sets, still eclipsed, around 21:09.
Mind the Sun's altitude: during totality it will be very low, about 6.2° above the horizon. Pick a raised spot or open ground with a clear west-northwest horizon well in advance: a row of buildings or a nearby hill is enough to make you miss it.
The Ebro valley has the best eclipse-day climatology in Spain: less than 30% average cloud cover on this date, and 12 August has been clear in 18 of the last 21 years. Climatology: © AEMET (May 2026 analysis) and Eclipsophile.
Narrative generated from the circumstances computed for the coordinates of this municipality (JPL DE440s ephemerides, cross-checked against the IGN). Description of the phases of a total eclipse: IGN, eclipses.ign.es.
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Quick notes
- It is the first total eclipse visible from mainland Spain since 1905, and that same night coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower (source: IGN).
- The next ones: a total eclipse on 2 August 2027 (Cádiz and Málaga) and an annular eclipse on 26 January 2028 (source: IGN).
- Travelling to Spain for the eclipse? Practical guide for visitors →
Look at the Sun only through certified eclipse glasses
During the partial phases you must use eclipse glasses that carry the EN ISO 12312-2:2015 marking printed on the frame and a CE mark issued by a notified body (a 4-digit code). Official safe-observation guidance from Spain’s IGN at eclipses.ign.es.
Before using your glasses, check that the model appears among the verified ones at eclipseseguro.es — the Spanish consumer-protection watchdog is running an active market-surveillance campaign against counterfeit eclipse glasses. Full checklist and more verified models in our certified eclipse glasses guide.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Morata de Jiloca
What time is the solar eclipse in Morata de Jiloca?
On Wednesday, 12 August 2026. In Morata de Jiloca, the partial phase begins at 19:35, maximum comes at 20:30 and the Sun will set still eclipsed around 21:09 (local time in mainland Spain and the Balearics (CEST, UTC+2)). Our own computation for the municipality's coordinates, cross-checked against the IGN (eclipses.ign.es).
Will the 12 August 2026 eclipse be total in Morata de Jiloca?
Yes. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for 1m 44s, with maximum at 20:30. It is the first total eclipse visible from mainland Spain since 1905 (source: IGN).
How long does the eclipse last in Morata de Jiloca?
Totality lasts 1m 44s; the whole event, from the moment the Moon starts covering the Sun, lasts about 1 h 34 min. The Sun will set before the partial phase fully ends.
Which glasses do I need to watch the eclipse?
Eclipse glasses with the EN ISO 12312-2:2015 standard printed on them and a CE mark issued by a notified body (4-digit code). Check that your model appears among the verified ones at eclipseseguro.es, and follow the IGN safe-observation guidance at eclipses.ign.es.
Where do I go if it is cloudy in Morata de Jiloca?
The Ebro valley has the best eclipse-day climatology in Spain: less than 30% average cloud cover on this date, and 12 August has been clear in 18 of the last 21 years. Check AEMET's official forecast (aemet.es, © AEMET) in the final days and have a plan B ready: our guides cover the areas with the best clear-sky statistics.
What if I miss it? When is the next eclipse in Spain?
On 2 August 2027 there will be another total eclipse visible from Cádiz and Málaga, and on 26 January 2028 an annular eclipse visible from Spain. On top of that, the night of 12 August 2026 coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower (source: IGN).
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Circumstances computed for the coordinates of each municipality with JPL DE440s ephemerides and cross-checked against the IGN (eclipses.ign.es). All times are local.