Sunday, July 12, 2026

Rare Summer Solar Eclipse Promises Unique View

On August 12, 2026, people in eastern Spain and the Balearic Islands will see a special event. The moon will cover the sun for a short time. This is called a sunset eclipse.

At 8:31 p.m. CEST, from Mallorca, the sun will be fully eclipsed by the moon for 1 minute and 36 seconds. This will happen just before the sun sets. In clear skies, it will be an unusual experience for many observers.

As the moon’s shadow passes, the light will fade quickly. The sky will darken as day turns to night. Colors will look different during this time. Many people say totality feels strange.

When the eclipse ends, the sun will sink into the Mediterranean Sea about 18 minutes later. Observers will see the moon’s shadow moving away.

This event will allow many people to see a total eclipse low on the horizon. The next chance for a sunset eclipse will be on November 25, 2030, in different parts of the world.

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eclipse/ɪˈklɪps/noun
when the moon or another object blocks light

totality/toʊˈtælɪti/noun
the time when the sun is completely covered

observers/əbˈzɝvərz/noun
people who watch and notice something happening

horizon/həˈraɪzən/noun
the line where the sky appears to meet land

shadow/ˈʃædoʊ/noun
a dark shape made when light is blocked

unusual/ənˈjuːʒuəl/adjective
not normal; different from what usually happens

How much do you know?

What is the date of the sunset eclipse in eastern Spain and the Balearic Islands?
August 12, 2026
November 25, 2030
July 4, 2025
December 21, 2022
At what time will the sun be fully eclipsed by the moon from Mallorca?
7:31 p.m. CEST
8:31 p.m. CEST
9:31 p.m. CEST
6:31 p.m. CEST
How long will the sun be fully eclipsed during the event?
30 seconds
1 minute and 36 seconds
2 minutes and 10 seconds
5 minutes
What will happen just before the sun sets during the eclipse?
The moon will cover the sun
The stars will become visible
The sky will be clear
The temperature will drop
What will happen about 18 minutes after the eclipse ends?
The sun will disappear
The sun will sink into the Mediterranean Sea
The night sky will be illuminated
The moon will rise
When will the next chance for a sunset eclipse occur?
August 12, 2026
November 25, 2030
August 5, 2024
November 30, 2025
The sunset eclipse will last for 2 minutes.
Observers will see the sun fully eclipsed in Mallorca.
The next sunset eclipse after August 12, 2026, will be on December 25, 2030.
The moon's shadow will pass quickly during the eclipse.
Totality feels strange according to many people who experience it.
The sunset eclipse will be viewable only in Mallorca.
On August 12, 2026, a special event called a sunset eclipse will occur in eastern Spain and the Balearic Islands that will involve the moon covering the sun for a short time. The sun will be fully eclipsed at .
The sun will be fully eclipsed by the moon for .
As the moon’s shadow passes, the light will fade quickly and the sky will turn .
About minutes after the eclipse ends, the sun will sink into the Mediterranean Sea.
The next chance for a sunset eclipse will be on .
During the eclipse, colors will look .
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Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
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eclipse/ɪˈklɪps/noun
when the moon or another object blocks light
totality/toʊˈtælɪti/noun
the time when the sun is completely covered
observers/əbˈzɝvərz/noun
people who watch and notice something happening
horizon/həˈraɪzən/noun
the line where the sky appears to meet land
shadow/ˈʃædoʊ/noun
a dark shape made when light is blocked
unusual/ənˈjuːʒuəl/adjective
not normal; different from what usually happens

How much do you know?

What is the date of the sunset eclipse in eastern Spain and the Balearic Islands?
August 12, 2026
November 25, 2030
July 4, 2025
December 21, 2022
At what time will the sun be fully eclipsed by the moon from Mallorca?
7:31 p.m. CEST
8:31 p.m. CEST
9:31 p.m. CEST
6:31 p.m. CEST
How long will the sun be fully eclipsed during the event?
30 seconds
1 minute and 36 seconds
2 minutes and 10 seconds
5 minutes
What will happen just before the sun sets during the eclipse?
The moon will cover the sun
The stars will become visible
The sky will be clear
The temperature will drop
What will happen about 18 minutes after the eclipse ends?
The sun will disappear
The sun will sink into the Mediterranean Sea
The night sky will be illuminated
The moon will rise
When will the next chance for a sunset eclipse occur?
August 12, 2026
November 25, 2030
August 5, 2024
November 30, 2025
The sunset eclipse will last for 2 minutes.
Observers will see the sun fully eclipsed in Mallorca.
The next sunset eclipse after August 12, 2026, will be on December 25, 2030.
The moon's shadow will pass quickly during the eclipse.
Totality feels strange according to many people who experience it.
The sunset eclipse will be viewable only in Mallorca.
On August 12, 2026, a special event called a sunset eclipse will occur in eastern Spain and the Balearic Islands that will involve the moon covering the sun for a short time. The sun will be fully eclipsed at .
The sun will be fully eclipsed by the moon for .
As the moon’s shadow passes, the light will fade quickly and the sky will turn .
About minutes after the eclipse ends, the sun will sink into the Mediterranean Sea.
The next chance for a sunset eclipse will be on .
During the eclipse, colors will look .
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