Solar eclipse in Rianxo
Wednesday, 12 August 2026 · A Coruña, Spain
On 12 August 2026 the eclipse will be partial in Rianxo: the Moon will cover up to 99.8% of the solar disc. It is the first total eclipse visible from mainland Spain since 1905 (source: IGN), although totality is not reached here.
Eclipse data for Rianxo
Partial eclipse
99.8% of the Sun covered at maximum
- Partial phase begins
- 19:32
- Maximum eclipse
- 20:29
- Eclipse ends
- 21:23
- Sun’s altitude at maximum
- 11.9°
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 (11.9° above the horizon at maximum): find a spot with a completely clear west-northwest horizon — no mountains, buildings or tree lines.
Timeline of the evening in Rianxo
- Partial phase begins: 19:32
- Maximum: 20:29
- Eclipse ends: 21:23
What you will see in Rianxo
At 19:32, the Moon will start to bite into the solar disc in Rianxo. At maximum, at 20:29, it will cover 99.8% of the Sun: the evening light will fade dramatically, taking on a flat, cold tone, and you may notice the temperature dropping.
Even so, 99.8% is not totality: without 100% there is no corona, no twilight darkness, no planets popping into view. You are one step away: about 39 km away, in Val do Dubra (A Coruña), the eclipse WILL be total, with 0m 11s of totality.
The Sun will be low: at maximum it will sit about 11.9° above the horizon, so look for a west-northwest horizon free of nearby obstacles.
Galicia and the Cantabrian coast are the climatologically riskiest part of the path: the probability of clear skies is around 30–50%. Have a plan B further inland (the Castilian plateau or the Ebro valley). 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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Totality, one step away
These are the municipalities inside the path of totality closest to Rianxo (straight-line distance, our own computation):
- Val do Dubra (A Coruña) — 0m 11s of totality, about 39 km away
- Trazo (A Coruña) — 0m 31s of totality, about 42 km away
- Touro (A Coruña) — 0m 26s of totality, about 43 km away
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 Rianxo
What time is the solar eclipse in Rianxo?
On Wednesday, 12 August 2026. In Rianxo, the partial phase begins at 19:32, maximum comes at 20:29 and the eclipse ends at 21:23 (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 Rianxo?
No. In Rianxo it will be partial: the Moon will cover at most 99.8% of the solar disc, at 20:29. The nearest totality is in Val do Dubra (A Coruña), about 39 km away in a straight line.
How long does the eclipse last in Rianxo?
The whole event, from the moment the Moon starts covering the Sun, lasts about 1 h 51 min.
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 Rianxo?
Galicia and the Cantabrian coast are the climatologically riskiest part of the path: the probability of clear skies is around 30–50%. Have a plan B further inland (the Castilian plateau or the Ebro valley). 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.