2026 · 2027 · 2028
Spain's Solar Eclipse Trilogy
Three solar eclipses in eighteen months — two totals and a ring of fire. No other country on Earth has this run. Here is how to catch all three.
Balearic Islands · Mallorca
Sunset eclipse, Sun ~2–3° up · ~96 s of totality
✓ Already happened
Southern Spain · Andalusia
Late morning, Sun ~38° up · up to 4m 39s in Tarifa
Half of Spain · incl. Palma
Late afternoon ring of fire · over 7 min inland
The headline event
Total Solar Eclipse · August 2, 2027
Up to 4m 39s of totality over southern Spain, with the Sun high and the weather about as reliable as eclipse chasing gets.
Read the guide→The finale
Annular Eclipse · January 26, 2028
A ring of fire across half of Spain — including Palma de Mallorca — with over seven minutes of ring near the centre line.
Read the guide→The complete guide
Understand the trilogy
How three eclipses in eighteen months fit together — and which to chase.
Frequently asked questions
How many solar eclipses will Spain see between 2026 and 2028?
Three. A total eclipse over the Balearic Islands on August 12, 2026, a total eclipse over southern Spain on August 2, 2027, and an annular 'ring of fire' across roughly half the country on January 26, 2028. No other country has this run.
Which is the best eclipse to travel for?
The August 2, 2027 total eclipse is the standout: up to 4 minutes 39 seconds of totality in Tarifa, a high Sun and excellent August weather in Andalusia. The 2028 annular is more accessible, passing over major cities including Palma.
Do I need eclipse glasses for all three?
Yes. You need ISO 12312-2 certified glasses for every partial phase. For the 2027 total eclipse you may look with the naked eye only during totality; for the 2028 annular eclipse the Sun is never fully covered, so filters stay on the entire time.
Will the 2027 total eclipse be visible from Mallorca?
Only as a partial eclipse. Totality in 2027 is confined to the far south of Spain — Cádiz, Málaga, Ceuta and Melilla. Mallorca's turn comes with the 2028 ring of fire.