The sun will vanish over Europe in a rare total solar eclipse: Watch live
A total solar eclipse will plunge parts of Europe into darkness on August 12, 2026, with Spain offering some of the best views. ESA will livestream the spectacle from the Javalambre Observatory, combining telescope feeds, drone footage, and expert commentary. At 20:31 CEST, the observatory will experience 1 minute and 21 seconds of totality, revealing the Sun’s normally hidden outer atmosphere.
A rare total solar eclipse will traverse Europe on August 12, 2026, offering a unique celestial spectacle for observers. The European Space Agency (ESA) will provide live coverage of the event, starting at 1:30 p.m. EDT (19:30 CEST) from the Observatorio Astrofísico de Javalambre in Teruel, Spain. This location is ideally situated within the path of totality, ensuring optimal viewing conditions.
The broadcast will feature award-winning space scientist Dame Dr Maggie Aderin, ESA's Director of Science Professor Carole Mundell, and various ESA scientists, discussing topics such as the Sun, its corona, and ESA's potential use of artificial eclipses in space. The eclipse will begin at 2:31 p.m. EDT (11:31 a.m. PDT) in Javalambre, with totality lasting 1 minute and 21 seconds.
Additional live feeds will be available from León and Frómista, enhancing the quality of the broadcast.
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