Sequence of the 2026 total solar eclipse: this is how the Moon covered the Sun and plunged Spain into darkness, in pictures

On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse occurred, casting regions of Spain into darkness. The phenomenon took place as the Moon moved directly between the Sun and the Earth, completely obscuring the Sun for over a minute in parts of the country.

This celestial event drew the attention of millions of observers. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon projects a shadow onto the Earth, resulting in a temporary, complete blockage of sunlight in specific geographic areas.