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.
