Oviedo
Oviedo sits inside the path of totality for the August 12, 2026 eclipse. At 8:27 PM local time (CEST) the Moon covers the Sun completely, delivering 1 minute 51 seconds of true totality — with the Sun just 10° above the horizon in the west-north-west.
When it happens in Oviedo
| Partial begins | 7:31 PM CEST |
| Totality begins | 8:26 PM CEST |
| Maximum (totality, 1 min 51 sec) | 8:27 PM CEST |
| Totality ends | 8:28 PM CEST |
| Partial ends | 9:20 PM CEST |
All times local (CEST); the Sun is 10° above the horizon at maximum.
What you'll see
When totality arrives at 8:26 PM, the sky around the Sun drops to deep twilight, the corona — the Sun's outer atmosphere — blazes into view as a pale, structured halo around a black disc, and Venus and the brightest stars may appear nearby. The whole scene hangs low over the horizon, which makes it dramatic but also means haze or hills to the west can steal it from you. The partial phases either side are striking in their own right — the Sun slowly shrinking to a thin crescent over nearly an hour before totality, then reopening afterward.
Where to watch from
With the Sun only 10° up at maximum, any building, hill, or tree in the west-north-west will block your view. Head to an open park, a hilltop with a clear western drop-off, or somewhere on higher ground with unobstructed sightlines toward the low western horizon — a few minutes of scouting beforehand is well worth it.
Protect your eyes
Wear certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses from the moment the partial phase begins around 7:31 PM and keep them on the entire time — except during those 1 minute 51 seconds of totality from 8:26 PM to 8:28 PM, when the Sun is completely covered and naked-eye viewing is safe. The instant you see the bright 'diamond ring' flash back at 8:28 PM, glasses go straight back on; the Sun is immediately dangerous again.
Common questions
Does Oviedo see totality?
Yes. Oviedo is inside the path of totality, with 1 minute 51 seconds of complete coverage from 8:26 PM to 8:28 PM local time (CEST) on August 12, 2026.
What time is the eclipse in Oviedo?
The partial phase begins around 7:31 PM, totality runs from 8:26 PM to 8:28 PM (maximum at 8:27 PM), and the partial phase ends around 9:20 PM — all in local time (CEST).
Do I need eclipse glasses in Oviedo?
Yes, for the partial phases. Wear certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses from about 7:31 PM onward; you can safely remove them only during the 1 minute 51 seconds of totality from 8:26 PM to 8:28 PM, then put them straight back on.