A significant astronomical event is scheduled for August 12th: a solar eclipse. This celestial alignment will mark the first total solar eclipse visible from the Iberian Peninsula in over a century, as the last one of this type occurred in 1912. The path of the Moon’s shadow will traverse the region, beginning in Galicia and moving steadily from west to east.
The coverage is projected to reach Palma de Mallorca near sunset. On the Spanish mainland, observers can anticipate the partial phase of the eclipse beginning around 7:30 PM. The period of maximum eclipse is expected to occur between 8:27 PM and 8:35 PM, though the exact timing varies by location.
For those within the path, the duration of the total eclipse phase is expected to last slightly under two minutes. The phenomenon will conclude shortly before 9:30 PM, occurring when the sun is already low on the horizon and nearing sunset in some areas. This rare celestial event coincides with the peak of the rainy season in the region.
Astronomers advise that while the viewing presents a unique natural spectacle, observers should remain aware of the atmospheric conditions and the specific timings provided for this eclipse in August.
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