Total Solar Eclipse
Eclipse 2026 in Santander
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Santander sits in the path of totality for the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse. Totality begins around 20:26 CEST and lasts about 1m 06s, with the sun low in the western sky. Use ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses during all partial phases.
Eclipse Times in Santander
Totality Starts
20:26 CEST
Duration
66s
Coverage
100%
Sun Altitude
8.8
| Phase | Local Time (CEST) |
|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 19:31 |
| Totality begins | 20:26 |
| Totality ends | 20:27 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 21:20 |
⚠ Eye safety. Use ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses during all partial phases.
Only during totality is it safe to look with the naked eye.
◐ ✦ The Same Night in Santander
The Perseid meteor shower peaks the same night as the eclipse — up to 150 meteors per hour once the new-moon sky goes dark over Santander.
Perseids in Santander → All sky events in Santander →