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Skyprotection
We reduce light pollution and preserve natural darkness. We advise companies and authorities to implement systems that comply with FHS = 0% and CCT ≤ 3000K.
We lived it together
12 · 08 · 2026
Totality over Valladolid
12 · 08 · 2026Total solar eclipse · We lived it in Valladolid
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Astroval is the Valladolid Astrotourism Association. We work to protect the night sky and promote unique stargazing experiences across the province.
12·08·2026 · the total eclipse that crossed Valladolid~1min 30s maximum totality21 validated municipalitiesNext eclipse over Valladolid · 4 October 2480FHS = 0% · CCT ≤ 3000K12·08·2026 · the total eclipse that crossed Valladolid~1min 30s maximum totality21 validated municipalitiesNext eclipse over Valladolid · 4 October 2480FHS = 0% · CCT ≤ 3000K
It happened · 12 August 2026
One shadow.One minute and a half.A hundred years of waiting.
On 12 August 2026 the totality band crossed the province of Valladolid: the first total solar eclipse visible from the Iberian Peninsula since 1905. The next one visible from the province of Valladolid will not arrive until 4 October 2480.
~19:30
Partial start
~20:30
Maximum
~21:22
End
Approximate eclipse times for the province. Exact times varied by location — each municipality page still holds the IGN data.
Totality band · Province
21 validated
municipalities.
Observation sites and overnight zones audited by Astroval together with each town council. Open the full map to filter by type, view services, access and timings.
Our mission, in three pillars.
Astroval was founded to protect the natural heritage of the night sky and to foster quality astrotourism in the province of Valladolid.
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Astronomicalobservation
We certify observation points and establishments with three quality tiers — Bronze, Silver and Gold — audited with SQM photometers and all-sky cameras.
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Astrotourismcommunity
We connect enthusiasts, businesses and authorities in a sustainable tourism network under the stars, with workshops, talks and open training.
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Light pollution
of Spain's population lives under polluted skies. Most have never seen the Milky Way from their home.
Each year a third of outdoor lighting is unnecessary — light projected where it adds no safety, only waste. Smart lighting follows five principles.
·Utility·Direction·Intensity·Spectrum·Timing
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