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Solar eclipse of Aug 12, 2026 in Bilbao
Total: 36s of totality from Bilbao, Spain, with maximum at 20:27 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
TOTAL — 36s of darkness
- ◔Partial begins19:31 · Sun at 18°
- ●Totality20:27 – 20:27 (36s)
- ◐Maximum20:27 · Sun at 8°
- ◕Partial ends21:19 · Sun at 0°
⚠ The Sun sets mid-eclipse from Bilbao, Spain — you'll see the first part of the eclipse low over the horizon.
🕶 Certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses are required for all partial phases.
Watch it in 3D — before the day, or on it
Space Time models this eclipse for Bilbao, Spain using Astronomy Engine. Local terrain, atmospheric conditions and shadow-limb assumptions can affect a real observing site, especially near a path edge. The dated 3D view is a simulation, not a live camera feed. Weather is available only within the forecast window. Review NASA’s eclipse-viewing safety guidance before observing.
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FAQ
Is the Aug 12, 2026 solar eclipse visible in Bilbao, Spain?
Yes. Total: 36s of totality from Bilbao, Spain, with maximum at 20:27 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Bilbao, Spain?
The partial phase begins at 19:31, maximum is at 20:27, and it ends at 21:19 (local time for Bilbao, Spain). Totality lasts from 20:27 to 20:27.
How much of the Sun is covered in Bilbao, Spain?
100% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Do I need eclipse glasses?
Use eclipse viewers meeting ISO 12312-2 for all partial and annular phases. Remove them only during complete totality inside the total eclipse path. Ordinary sunglasses are not suitable. Cameras, binoculars and telescopes need appropriate front-mounted solar filters; see NASA’s viewing-safety guidance.
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