The European Space Agency (ESA) reported on 11 August 2026 that a total solar eclipse will occur on Wednesday 12 August, when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun and casts a shadow on Earth's surface. People in the darkest part of that shadow will see the Sun's face fully blocked, with its wispy atmosphere becoming visible. According to ESA, the shadow's path will cross Greenland, Iceland, northeastern Portugal and Spain.

ESA noted this would be the first total eclipse visible from mainland Spain since 1905, and said it has planned a special response. A live broadcast from the Observatorio Astrofísico de Javalambre is intended to let viewers worldwide follow the phenomenon. The agency also said it is working with the City and University of León on a free in-person event featuring interactive workshops, talks and live observations.