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Total solar eclipse on August 12: timings and visibility in various locations
Today, August 12, a total solar eclipse will occur in several cities in Spain and the U.S., with varying levels of visibility and timings.
Today, August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will be visible in various places in Spain, including Valladolid, where exact timings and safe viewing tips will be provided. Reports indicate that the cities of A Coruña, León, Bilbao, Zaragoza, Valencia, and Palma will also experience totality of the phenomenon.
In the United States, the eclipse will be visible in various locations, with significant coverage. Details will be provided about the states with the highest visibility percentages and local timings for observation, while some platforms will offer live streaming of the event.
Specific weather forecasts, as well as the best viewing locations, have been published to ensure that the public can safely enjoy the phenomenon in different regions, including Asturias and other Spanish cities.
In Madrid and Barcelona, the eclipse will appear as partial, with a coverage percentage reaching up to 99.95% in Madrid. Timings and tips on how to observe it safely have been shared.
Alicante and Málaga will also witness the solar eclipse, although with different proportions of coverage, ranging from 94.7% to 99.14%, respectively. Information on timings and visibility conditions will be essential for observers in these locations.
Meanwhile, astrophotography expert Babak Tafreshi highlighted the significance of this rare phenomenon and the fascination it continues to generate, emphasizing that the reactions to such events can still be considered primitive despite scientific advancements.