Barcelona 🇪🇸 — inside the path of annularity · 26 Jan 2028
On 26 Jan 2028, Barcelona sees an annular "ring of fire" — the Moon entirely inside the Sun's disc for 6m 17s, with maximum at 17:56 CET, the Sun right on the horizon.
Local circumstances
BarcelonaFirst contact (C1)
16:40 CET
partial begins
Annularity begins (C2)
17:53 CET
Maximum eclipse
17:56 CET
Annularity ends (C3)
17:59 CET
6m 17s of annularity
Last contact (C4)
19:04 CET
partial ends
Sun altitude at max
0°
azimuth 245°
Questions about Barcelona
FAQIs Barcelona in the path of annularity on 26 Jan 2028?
Yes. Barcelona gets about 6m 17s of annularity, from 17:53 CET to 17:59 CET.
What time is the eclipse in Barcelona?
It begins at 16:40 CET, reaches maximum at 17:56 CET and ends at 19:04 CET, local time. Annularity runs from 17:53 CET to 17:59 CET.
How high is the Sun during the eclipse in Barcelona?
Right on the horizon at maximum, towards the south-west. That is low: find a spot with a clear, flat view in that direction.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Barcelona?
Yes, the whole time: an annular eclipse never covers the Sun completely, and the ring of fire stays blinding. Use certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses or a safe projection.
Umbra, totality, contact times and other eclipse words are explained in the eclipse glossary.
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Eye safety
An annular eclipse is never safe to view without certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2) — the ring of Sun stays blinding throughout. Full guide →
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Times computed byOrbital Radar's eclipse engine · Barcelona (41.39, 2.17)· last recomputed 23 Oct 2026