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A partial eclipse is like a cool sunset. A total eclipse is like someone broke the sky.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I think the problem with this one was how close it was to to sunset.

Global Event: Total Solar Eclipse, in Spain

Start of Partial: Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 19:30 CEST

Start of Totality: Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 20:26 CEST

End of Totality: Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 20:33 CEST

End of Partial: Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 20:46 WEST

Sunset:

  • 20:49 - Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (GMT+2)