Ibiza
Ibiza sits inside the path of totality for the August 12, 2026 eclipse, with 1 minute 11 seconds of complete coverage beginning at 8:32 PM local time (CEST). The Sun is just 3° above the horizon at maximum — barely a fist's width up — so a completely clear, low western horizon is not just helpful, it is the whole plan. The partial phase begins around 7:39 PM, and the Sun sets at 8:52 PM while still partly eclipsed, so the show ends at sunset.
When it happens in Ibiza
| Partial begins | 7:39 PM CEST |
| Totality begins | 8:32 PM CEST |
| Maximum (totality, 1 min 11 sec) | 8:33 PM CEST |
| Totality ends | 8:33 PM CEST |
| Sun sets — eclipse still in progress | 8:52 PM CEST |
All times local (CEST); the Sun is just 3° up at maximum and sets at 8:52 PM while still eclipsed — the show ends at sunset, so a clear, low horizon is essential.
What you'll see
For those 71 seconds of totality, the Sun vanishes entirely and the corona — the Sun's outer atmosphere — blazes around a black disc just above the water. At 3° altitude, the whole scene is framed in deep sunset colours, a combination almost nobody on Earth ever sees. After totality, the Moon slowly uncovers the Sun as it sinks toward the horizon, and at 8:52 PM the Sun sets while still partially eclipsed — the final act is a crescent Sun disappearing into the sea.
Where to watch from
With the Sun only 3° up, any building, hill, boat mast, or band of coastal haze will block it entirely — you need an absolutely flat, open view to the west-north-west over open water. The seafront, a beach, or a boat offshore are your best options; even a low wall between you and the horizon is too much.
Protect your eyes
Wear certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses from the start of the partial phase at around 7:39 PM. The only moment it is safe to remove them is during totality itself — those 1 minute 11 seconds from 8:32 PM to 8:33 PM when the Sun is completely covered. The instant the bright diamond-ring flash returns at 8:33 PM, glasses go straight back on and stay on until the Sun sets at 8:52 PM.
Common questions
Does Ibiza see totality?
Yes. Ibiza is inside the path of totality, with 1 minute 11 seconds of complete coverage from 8:32 PM to 8:33 PM local time (CEST) on August 12, 2026 — but the Sun is only 3° above the horizon, so a clear, unobstructed view over the sea to the west-north-west is essential.
What time is the eclipse in Ibiza?
The partial phase begins around 7:39 PM, totality runs from 8:32 PM to 8:33 PM, and then the Sun continues to set while still partially eclipsed, disappearing below the horizon at 8:52 PM — all in local time (CEST). The geometric end of the eclipse is at 9:23 PM, but that happens below the horizon and is not visible from Ibiza.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Ibiza?
Yes, for the entire partial phase. The only exception is the 1 minute 11 seconds of totality between 8:32 PM and 8:33 PM, when the Sun is fully covered and naked-eye viewing is safe. Put your certified ISO 12312-2 glasses back on immediately when totality ends, and keep them on until the Sun sets at 8:52 PM.