A total solar eclipse

What is the Eklipse project?

The Government of Navarre -through the Department of University, Innovation and Digital Transformation - and NICDO -with Planetarium Pamplona - have designed the Eklipse Project, whose main objective is to take advantage of this unique astronomical event to position Navarre as one of the regions of the peninsula where this planetary phenomenon can be observed in its entirety.

A total solar eclipse

What will happen on 12 August 2026?

On 12 August 2026 the eclipse will begin across Navarre at almost the same time, around 7:32 p.m. official time. The Sun will already be very low (about 7°) towards the west-northwest, so from the beginning it will be a “sunset” eclipse. From that time onwards, the Moon will cover the Sun until the peak of the phenomenon, the total eclipse, which in our region will be fully visible between 8:28 p.m. and 8:29 p.m. However, it will not be seen in the same way throughout the entire Foral Community of Navarre. The difference between seeing it totally or partially can vary in areas only a few kilometres apart.

A total solar eclipse

The day of two nights

On 12 August 2026, the first eclipse of the so-called “Iberain trio” will take place. The second eclipse will be visible on 2 August 2027. From Navarre, we will see a partial eclipse. The total solar eclipse will be seen from the southern tip of Spain. The third eclipse will take place on 26 January 2028. On that occasion, there will be an annular solar eclipse: the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, but will not cover it completely, leaving a ring of light around it. Once again, in Navarre we will observe this event as a partial eclipse.

A total solar eclipse

Why will the eclipse only be visible in a geographical strip?

When the Moon passes in front of the Sun, its shadow does not cover the entire surface of the Earth equally. There are two shadow zones that are of interest to us for a total eclipse: The umbra zone -this is the central part of the shadow, the darkest part. In this zone, the Moon covers the entire disc of the Sun. And the penumbra -the area surrounding the umbra-, where the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Anyone in the Umbra zone will be able to see the total eclipse, and anyone in the penumbra zone will only see a partial eclipse.

Where you can observe the eclipse

The shadow across Navarre

Band 1
Partial eclipse
Band 2
Total eclipse during less than 50”
Band 3
Total eclipse during more than 50”
Mapa Bandas Navarra

Latitude

42º28´59´´

Estimated seconds of eclipse visibility

64´´

Latitude

42º25´22´´

Estimated seconds of eclipse visibility

72´´

Latitude

42º20´18´´

Estimated seconds of eclipse visibility

68´´

Latitude

42º18´35´´

Estimated seconds of eclipse visibility

74´´

Latitude

42º10´09´´

Estimated seconds of eclipse visibility

76´´

Latitude

42º11´32´´

Estimated seconds of eclipse visibility

73´´

Latitude

42º10´39´´

Estimated seconds of eclipse visibility

73´´

Latitude

42º06´54´´

Estimated seconds of eclipse visibility

82´´

Latitude

42º03´28´´

Estimated seconds of eclipse visibility

86´´

Latitude

41º59´31´´

Estimated seconds of eclipse visibility

81´´

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Where can you see it?

The network of associated points.

The network of associated points will be completed with those locations that join the EKLIPSE project. This network of associated points will provide everything necessary to observe this phenomenon safely.

Network towns

Collaborative Work

The Government of Navarre, together with local authorities, is working to create a network of associated venues ready to host one of the most popular events of the year, as well as cultural, educational and outreach activities aimed at informing, educating and ensuring the safe enjoyment of a unique event.

Sendaviva

Sendaviva Natural Park

Navarre’s nature park will be throwing itself into the celebration of this unique event, making all its infrastructure and facilities available to attendees, as well as offering a full programme of activities that will be revealed over the coming months.

www.sendaviva.com

Activities

Conference
The 12 before the EKLIPSE
EK-12

Talks, lectures and workshops with experts who will reveal other “universes” parallel to the astronomical event. From a different, deep and entertaining perspective, we will come away “knowing more” about these phenomena, which have amazed humanity since the immemorial.

Photography contest 29 April
An Eclipse. One Thousand Looks
1/1,000

On 29 April, we will be able to look at the exact point where the Sun will be on the day of the eclipse. Would you like to capture your unique view of this point in the sky in a photograph?

The 12 Before the Eclipse

#2

“From Wonder to Creation: When Art Responds to the Eclipse”

The second conversation in the series will broaden perspectives on the eclipse through art and science, understanding it not only as an astronomical phenomenon but also as a cultural event. At the Muralla Hall, Baluarte.

12/02
Location
Baluarte
Time
19:30 h
Duration
80’
Speakers
Miguel Querejeta + Inés Pérez Teresa
Moderator
Antonio Martínez Ron
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Previous days

#1

“Navarre in 1905:
How Did We Experience the Last Eclipse?”

12/01/2026
Speakers
Rafael Bachiller + Paola Ruiz
Moderator
Rubén León

Eklipse Special School of Stars

Stars and Eklipse?

In the 2025-2026 academic year, the School of Stars educational programme will feature EKLIPSE as the core element of its educational and training proposals. Adapted to the school curricula of each educational cycle, they will also be enriched with new elements and infrastructures specially designed to transport students into the depths of the astronomical phenomenon par excellence.

Are you an educational centre and want to be part of it? Download the School of Stars 20025-26 Teacher’s Guide

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