Spain's eclipse trilogy concludes with a stunning "ring of fire" annular eclipse crossing from the southwest to the northeast.
Annular Solar Eclipse
~7m
Max Annularity
~300km
Path Width
~17:56
Annularity Time (CET)
Jan 26
Wednesday
The annularity path covers roughly the southeastern half of Spain; always verify the exact location and western horizon.
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Unlike a total eclipse, during an annular eclipse the Moon is slightly farther from Earth and doesn't completely cover the Sun. Instead, a brilliant "ring of fire" remains visible around the Moon's silhouette.
While annular eclipses don't produce the dramatic darkness of totality, the ring of fire effect is breathtaking — and this eclipse offers an impressive 7+ minutes of annularity.
Eye Safety — Never Look Without Protection
The annularity path includes Sevilla, Córdoba, Albacete and Valencia. Some parts of the Madrid region enter the path, but Madrid city itself sees only a partial eclipse.
Madrid city lies outside the annularity path and will see a deep partial eclipse. Its transport links make it a useful base, but seeing the ring of fire requires travelling southeast into the official path.
Full City GuideBadajoz city is just outside the annularity path and will see a deep partial eclipse. Parts of southern Badajoz province do enter the path, so location choice matters.
Full City GuideCáceres city will see a deep partial eclipse, not annularity. Some municipalities in the southeast of the province enter the path, so use the official IGN locator before booking.
Full City GuideGuadalajara city will see a deep partial eclipse and is outside the annularity path. The ring of fire is visible farther southeast, subject to a very low western horizon.
Full City GuideThe 'City of Three Cultures' lies inside the annularity path. The ring phase lasts about 3 minutes, but the Sun will be only around 5 degrees above the western horizon.
Full City GuideSalamanca is outside the annularity path and will see a partial eclipse. Travellers who want the ring of fire need to relocate southeast and secure a clear western horizon.
Full City GuideSegovia is outside the annularity path and will see a partial eclipse. It remains an attractive destination, but it is not a ring-of-fire viewing location.
Full City GuideThis is the final chapter of Spain's extraordinary 18-month eclipse series. Don't miss the grand finale.
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The first eclipse of the trilogy, crossing northern Spain on August 12, 2026.
The longest total eclipse of the century, crossing southern Spain in August 2027.