Eclipse Gijón 2026
Organizer
Concejalía de Relaciones Institucionales
Date and Time
- From August 11, 2026 to August 12, 2026
- From 22:00 to 20:00 (August 12, 2026)
About the Eclipse
In the years 2026, 2027, and 2028, three solar eclipses will pass through Spanish territory. The first two will be total, while the one in 2028 will be annular. The first one will take place on August 12, 2026, and Gijón/Xixón will be one of the cities where the phenomenon can be best observed.
Activities and Divulgation
The Concejalía de Relaciones Institucionales and Juventud, along with the ICTEA, the OMEGA Astronomy Association, the Spanish Federation of Astronomy Associations, the National Commission for the Eclipse, the Tourism Area of the Gijón/Xixón City Council, and the National College of Opticians and Optometrists are working on the development of new days of activities and divulgation related to the solar eclipse of this year.
Program of Activities
- Lectures
- Visits to the planetarium
- Divulgative activities related to eye health protection
Additional Information
You will find all the information about the days, eye health, and the best places in Gijón/Xixón to see the Eclipse on this website.