The European Space Agency announced on 7 August 2026 that a total solar eclipse will sweep across Europe on 12 August 2026, with totality starting at 19:30 CEST. The path of the astronomical event will see the shadow of the Moon move directly across Spain during the late evening.
ESA confirmed it will host a live scientific broadcast from the Observatorio Astrofísico de Javalambre in Spain. Presenter Dame Dr. Maggie Aderin will anchor the programme alongside scientists from the European Space Agency, explaining the physical principles behind the solar eclipse and providing detailed commentary on the mechanics of the event.
For observers situated in Spain on the day of the eclipse, the agency organized an in-person public gathering in the city of León. The scheduled programme will take place at the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones de León, providing visitors with a full day of hands-on science activities, interactive demonstrations, and specific guidance on safe solar viewing practices.
International viewers and audiences located away from the path of totality in Spain or across the globe can follow the European Space Agency broadcast online. The agency will transmit the live stream coverage simultaneously through its official channel on YouTube at youtube.com/@EuropeanSpaceAgency and via its dedicated video streaming platform at watch.esa.int.
