Spain's eclipse trilogy concludes with a stunning "ring of fire" annular eclipse crossing from the southwest to the northeast.
Annular Solar Eclipse
7m 35s
Max Annularity
~300km
Path Width
16:30
Annularity Time (CET)
Jan 26
Wednesday
The annularity path crosses central Spain from southwest to northeast.
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Unlike a total eclipse, during an annular eclipse the Moon is slightly farther from Earth and doesn't completely cover the Sun. Instead, a brilliant "ring of fire" remains visible around the Moon's silhouette.
While annular eclipses don't produce the dramatic darkness of totality, the ring of fire effect is breathtaking — and this eclipse offers an impressive 7+ minutes of annularity.
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The annularity path crosses major Spanish cities, including the Madrid metropolitan area.
Spain's capital lies on the path of the 2028 annular eclipse. With the best transport connections in the country, Madrid is the most accessible viewing location. The "ring of fire" will be visible for nearly 10 minutes — an extraordinary duration.
Full City GuideClose to the Portuguese border in Extremadura, Badajoz is one of the first Spanish cities to see the ring of fire. The wide-open Extremaduran plains offer unobstructed horizons for viewing.
Full City GuideUNESCO World Heritage old town in Extremadura. The medieval plaza provides a dramatic setting for the annular eclipse. January weather is cooler but the region has decent winter sunshine.
Full City GuideJust northeast of Madrid, Guadalajara offers slightly better center-line positioning. Easy day trip from the capital with a charming historic center as a viewing location.
Full City GuideThis is the final chapter of Spain's extraordinary 18-month eclipse series. Don't miss the grand finale.
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