What you'll see in Madrid
Madrid sits just outside the path of totality — 99.9% of the Sun is covered, close enough to be a spectacular sight without ever going fully dark.
Keep eclipse glasses on for the whole event — the Moon never fully covers the Sun here, so it is never safe to look without them, even at maximum.
⚠ Eye safety
Use ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses for the entire partial phase. There is no safe moment to remove them in this city — the Sun is never fully covered.
FAQ
Is Madrid in the path of totality?
No — Madrid sees a deep partial eclipse, 99.9% of the Sun covered at maximum (20:32 CEST). The Moon never fully covers the Sun here.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Madrid?
Yes, for the entire event (19:36–21:16 CEST). The Sun is never fully covered in Madrid, so eclipse glasses stay on throughout.
Source: NASA eclipse predictions and timeanddate.com local circumstances for Madrid, Spain(Aug 12, 2026), cross-checked 2026-08-02. See the hub page for every city and the path map.