Seville
Seville sees a deep but partial solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, with the Moon covering 94.6% of the Sun at maximum around 8:37 PM CEST. The Sun is only 7° above the horizon at that point, making this a low, dramatic show against the Andalusian dusk. The eclipse is still in progress when the Sun sets at 9:19 PM — so sunset marks the end of the spectacle, not the geometric last contact at 9:29 PM, which happens below the horizon.
When it happens in Seville
| Partial begins | 7:41 PM CEST |
| Maximum (94.6% covered) | 8:37 PM CEST |
| Sun sets — eclipse still in progress | 9:19 PM CEST |
All times local (CEST); the Sun is just 7° up at maximum and sets at 9:19 PM while still eclipsed — the show ends at sunset, so a clear, low horizon is essential.
What you'll see
Even at nearly 95% covered, the Sun is never fully blocked from Seville — you will see a thin, glowing crescent Sun rather than the black disc and corona of totality. The light turns strange and silvery, shadows sharpen oddly, and the air may cool noticeably, but full darkness does not arrive. For the complete totality experience — corona, sudden darkness, stars in daytime — you would need to be in the path of totality crossing Iceland or northern and eastern Spain.
Where to watch from
At just 7° altitude, even a low rooftop or a line of trees to the west will block your view entirely. Head to the banks of the Guadalquivir, a west-facing hilltop, or anywhere with a completely open, flat horizon toward the west-north-west — and be in position well before 8:37 PM.
Protect your eyes
Because Seville never reaches totality, it is never safe to look at the Sun without protection here — not even at maximum coverage. Keep certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses on from the first bite around 7:41 PM right through to sunset at 9:19 PM. Ordinary sunglasses are not safe substitutes, and do not look through an unfiltered camera, binoculars, or telescope.
Common questions
Will Seville see a total solar eclipse?
No. Seville sees a deep partial eclipse — 94.6% of the Sun covered at maximum — but the Sun is never fully blocked. Totality is not visible here; the nearest path of totality runs across Iceland and northern and eastern Spain.
What time is the eclipse in Seville?
The Moon takes its first bite out of the Sun around 7:41 PM CEST. Maximum coverage of 94.6% is at 8:37 PM CEST, with the Sun only 7° above the horizon. The Sun sets at 9:19 PM while still eclipsed — that is when the show ends for Seville.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Seville?
Yes, for the entire eclipse. Since the Sun is never fully covered from Seville, there is no safe naked-eye moment at any point. Wear certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses from start to finish — from around 7:41 PM until the Sun sets at 9:19 PM.