2028 Partial Solar Eclipse
Madrid
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.
Partial
Local Phase
MAD
Airport
35%
Avg Cloud Cover (Jan)
7°C
Avg Temp (Jan)
Viewing the Eclipse from Madrid
Outside the annularity path
Madrid sees a deep partial eclipse, not a ring of fire. Travel into the official IGN annularity path and secure an unobstructed western horizon.
Eye Protection Required Throughout
Unlike total eclipses, an annular eclipse is never safe to view without proper eye protection. The visible ring of sunlight can cause permanent eye damage. Use ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses at all times.
Source: IGN official eclipse information. The Sun is extremely low, so verify both the exact path and horizon.
Weather Outlook
January in Madrid has 35% average cloud cover and temperatures around 7°C. Winter weather in Spain is more variable than summer, so have a mobility plan in case of clouds.
Where to Stay
January is off-season for most of Spain, so accommodation will be easier to find and more affordable than for the summer eclipses.