Valencian Community

The Valencian Community is set to become one of the great destinations for astronomical events, with the privilege of being one of the few regions that sit both on the path of totality (2026) and the path of annularity (2028). Its extensive east-facing coastline and open skies to the west inland guarantee a visual spectacle where the sea and the mountains go hand in hand.

On 12 August 2026, the province of Castellón will be the protagonist. The band of totality will cross the north of the region, and the total eclipse may be seen from historic towns such as Morella or the coastal enclaves of the Costa del Azahar shore. The uniqueness here will be the height of the Sun: the eclipse will occur when the sun is very low, almost touching the horizon, and the sun corona will hang low over the sea, in a picturesque setting The total eclipse will also be visible, albeit for a shorter duration, in city of Valencia itself. Alicante will experience a partial eclipse of significant depth, in which daylight will be significantly attenuated.

After a partial eclipse in 2027, the Valencian Community will reserve the grand finale for 26 January 2028. This will be the most widely witnessed event for the region, as the path of annularity of the "ring of fire" will cover much of the territory.

At sunset, millions of people will be able to watch from their cities and beaches as the Sun turns into a perfect golden ring before setting in the west, giving one of the most powerful and accessible images of the entire astronomical cycle.