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Spain to Host Three Solar Eclipses in 532 Days

7/7/2026

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  • Spain will host three major solar eclipses—two total and one annular—within 532 days, beginning Aug. 12 2026.
  • The Aug. 12 2026 eclipse will cross northern Spain from Galicia to the Balearic Islands at sunset, requiring a clear western horizon.
  • A second total eclipse on Aug. 2 2027 will pass over southern Spain and produce a 6-minute-22-second totality near Luxor, Egypt.
  • The Jan. 26 2028 annular eclipse will create a “ring of fire” over southern Spain near sunset.