Burgos
Burgos sits inside the path of totality for the August 12, 2026 eclipse. The Moon completely covers the Sun from 8:28 PM to 8:30 PM local time (CEST), delivering 1 minute 47 seconds of true totality with the Sun just 8° above the horizon — low but real. The partial phase begins around 7:33 PM, and the Sun sets at 9:20 PM while still partly eclipsed, so sunset brings the curtain down rather than the Moon's last contact.
When it happens in Burgos
| Partial begins | 7:33 PM CEST |
| Totality begins | 8:28 PM CEST |
| Maximum (totality, 1 min 47 sec) | 8:29 PM CEST |
| Totality ends | 8:30 PM CEST |
| Sun sets — eclipse still in progress | 9:20 PM CEST |
All times local (CEST); the Sun is just 8° up at maximum and sets at 9:20 PM while still eclipsed — the show ends at sunset, so a clear, low horizon is essential.
What you'll see
For those 1 minute 47 seconds, the sky around a low, horizon-hugging Sun drops to deep twilight: the corona — the Sun's outer atmosphere — blazes around a perfectly black disc, planets pop into view, and the temperature drops noticeably. The setting is dramatic: totality happens barely above the western horizon, painting the whole scene in the warm colours of a Spanish summer evening. After totality ends the partial phase continues, but the Sun sinks and sets at 9:20 PM while still covered by a slice of the Moon.
Where to watch from
With the Sun only 8° up at maximum, any building, hill, or tree to the west will block the view entirely. Head somewhere with a completely flat, unobstructed horizon toward the west-north-west — a high plain, an open ridge outside the city, or elevated ground with a long westward sightline. Scope it out in advance; a few metres of height can make the difference.
Protect your eyes
Wear certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses from the moment the partial phase begins at around 7:33 PM. The only window when it is safe to remove them and look with the naked eye is during totality itself — from 8:28 PM to 8:30 PM, those 1 minute 47 seconds when the Sun is fully covered. The instant the bright 'diamond ring' reappears at 8:30 PM, glasses go straight back on and stay on until the Sun sets at 9:20 PM.
Common questions
Will Burgos see totality?
Yes. Burgos is inside the path of totality, with 1 minute 47 seconds of complete coverage from 8:28 PM to 8:30 PM local time (CEST) on August 12, 2026. The Sun is low — only 8° above the horizon — so a clear western view is essential.
What time is the eclipse in Burgos?
The partial phase begins around 7:33 PM CEST. Totality runs from 8:28 PM to 8:30 PM. The partial phase then continues until the Sun sets at 9:20 PM — the eclipse is still in progress at sunset, so that is where the show ends for Burgos.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Burgos?
Yes, for almost the entire event. Keep certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses on from the start of the partial phase at 7:33 PM until totality begins at 8:28 PM, and again from 8:30 PM until sunset at 9:20 PM. The only naked-eye moment is the 1 minute 47 seconds of totality between 8:28 and 8:30 PM.