Castile and León

If one had to choose a world epicentre for the 2026 eclipse, it would be Castile and León. Its vast plains, with its clear horizons and clear skies in summer, makes it Europe's number one technical and tourist destination for observing the phenomenon. The region will not only witness, but will be the absolute protagonist of the beginning of these three years of astronomical events.

The date of 12 August 2026 will be remembered for generations. The strip of totality will run through the heart of the community from north-west to south-east, covering an immense area. Monumental cities such as Burgos, Palencia, Segovia, Valladolid, León, Zamora and Soria will be suddenly submerged in darkness. But what makes this region unique is its landscape: the vast plains of Tierra de Campos will offer an unobstructed view of the eclipse, which will occur at low altitude. The sight of the sun's corona over the wheat fields or against the pinnacles of Gothic cathedrals will be the image that will travel around the world.

The eclipse of 2027 will be partial throughout the region (with a significant portion of the Sun’s disc obscured). Finally, on 26 January 2028, although the region lies outside the path of annularity, we will witness a deep partial eclipse, with the Moon covering much of the Sun’s disc, albeit without forming a complete ring.