Girona
Girona sits just outside the path of totality, but on August 12, 2026 it gets one of the deepest partial eclipses possible: 99% of the Sun covered at maximum around 8:28 PM CEST. The Sun is only 4° above the horizon at that moment, so the whole show plays out low in the west, finishing at sunset — the Sun slips below the horizon at 8:53 PM still deeply eclipsed, never to fully reappear.
When it happens in Girona
| Partial begins | 7:33 PM CEST |
| Maximum (99% covered) | 8:28 PM CEST |
| Sun sets — eclipse still in progress | 8:53 PM CEST |
All times local (CEST); the Sun is just 4° up at maximum and sets at 8:53 PM while still eclipsed — the show ends at sunset, so a clear, low horizon is essential.
What you'll see
At 99% coverage the daylight turns strange and dim, the air cools, and the Sun is reduced to a razor-thin crescent just above the horizon — dramatic, but not the full darkness of totality. The Sun's corona stays hidden because that final 1% of the solar disc never gets covered; for the true black-Sun experience you would need to be on the path of totality in northern or eastern Spain, a short distance to the west.
Where to watch from
With the Sun just 4° up at maximum, a completely flat and open view to the west-northwest is not optional — it is the whole plan. Head to a hilltop, an open field, or the coast where nothing stands between you and the low horizon; any building, tree, or ridge will block the Sun entirely.
Protect your eyes
Because Girona sees only a partial eclipse, the Sun is never fully covered and it is never safe to look without certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses — keep them on from the first bite around 7:33 PM all the way to sunset at 8:53 PM. There is no naked-eye moment here; ordinary sunglasses are not sufficient and offer no real protection.
Common questions
Will Girona see totality?
No. Girona sees 99% coverage at most — extremely deep, but not totality. The path of totality passes through parts of northern and eastern Spain, not far to the west. From Girona, the Sun is never fully covered, so eclipse glasses stay on the entire time.
What time is the eclipse in Girona?
The Moon takes its first bite around 7:33 PM CEST, maximum coverage of 99% is at 8:28 PM CEST, and the Sun sets at 8:53 PM CEST while still eclipsed — that sunset is the end of the show for Girona.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Girona?
Yes, for the entire eclipse — there is no safe naked-eye moment here. Because the Sun is never fully covered, certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses must stay on from start to finish, right up until the Sun disappears below the horizon at 8:53 PM.